Emergency Anaesthesia

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Which of the following is NOT an important requirement for emergency anesthesia?

Analgesia

IVFT (correct)

Iv access

Oxygenation

Which drug should NOT be administered to a horse with GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus)?

Fentanyl

Methadone

Pethidine

Buprenorphine (correct)

What is the recommended induction agent for emergency anesthesia?

Fentanyl

Alfaxalone

Benzodiazepines

Propofol (correct)

What is the purpose of elevating the head during anesthesia?

To prevent regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter(s) should be monitored during emergency anesthesia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of oxygenation during emergency anesthesia?

Reduces the incidence of VPCs Signup and view all the answers

Which drug(s) are recommended for extreme pain during anesthesia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of personnel in the success of emergency anesthesia?

Preparation Signup and view all the answers

What type of opioids are recommended for extreme pain during anesthesia?

Pure mu opioids Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of decompression during anesthesia?

To prevent regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in preparing for a small animal emergency?

Undertaking basic diagnostics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stabilizing and supporting the patient during a period of stabilization in a small animal emergency?

To make a treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is important when providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

Calm the animal if they are in pain Signup and view all the answers

In emergency cases, what is rarely required for anesthesia?

Using alpha-2 agonists Signup and view all the answers

What can greatly improve the chances of success in anesthesia for cases of pneumothorax or pyothorax?

Removing the fluid or air prior to anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

In some cases, what may be more important than anesthetizing the patient in a small animal emergency?

Stabilizing the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-oxygenating and preparing laryngeoscopes, IV access, and fluids in anesthesia induction?

To reduce the incidents of complications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the safety of induction drugs in anesthesia?

Some induction drug combinations are safer than others Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of being ready to induce anesthesia immediately in a small animal emergency?

To make a treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

What can algorithms and checklists in small animal emergencies help with?

Saving time and ensuring important steps are not missed Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of drugs is considered the safest option for anesthesia during an emergency C-section?

Benzodiazepine plus opioid plus induction agent IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeline for dealing with an emergency C-section?

Prepare in advance, pre-medication, place IV cannula, pre-oxygenate, induce anesthesia, monitor the patient, start fluid therapy, monitor animal in recovery, pain score the patient, discharge with nonsteroidal Signup and view all the answers

Why do we avoid using benzodiazepines in pregnant animals during anesthesia?

Benzodiazepines can cause significant depression of the neonates Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended fluid therapy rate for an animal undergoing an emergency C-section?

10 to 20 mil per kilogram per hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a local anesthetic line block during a C-section?

To provide analgesia postoperatively and during the operation Signup and view all the answers

Why do we avoid using nitrous oxide in C-sections?

Because it can cause diffusion hyperoxia in the offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended anesthesia agent for an animal in an emergency C-section situation?

Isoflurane or Sevoflurane in oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication associated with gastric dilation with or without volvulus (GDV) in dogs?

Massive reduction in venous return Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in stabilizing a dog with GDV?

Put in large intravenous lines to administer fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended pre-medication for an emergency C-section?

Opioid, buprenorphine or methadone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in preparing for a small animal emergency?

Performing advanced diagnostics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

To calm the animal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for anesthesia induction in a small animal emergency?

Administering alpha-2 agonists Signup and view all the answers

What can greatly improve the chances of success in anesthesia for cases of pneumothorax or pyothorax?

Removing the fluid or air Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be ready to induce anesthesia immediately in a small animal emergency?

To save time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended combination of induction drugs for anesthesia in a small animal emergency?

Benzodiazepines and opioids Signup and view all the answers

Which drug should NOT be administered to a horse with gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV)?

Buprenorphine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of decompression during anesthesia?

To prevent regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of oxygenation during emergency anesthesia?

To improve oxygenation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of elevating the head during anesthesia?

To prevent regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

Why do we avoid using nitrous oxide in C-sections?

It increases the risk of regurgitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is important when providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

Administering pure mu opioids Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter(s) should be monitored during emergency anesthesia?

Blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-oxygenating and preparing laryngoscopes, IV access, and fluids in anesthesia induction?

To improve oxygenation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended combination for safe anesthesia in small animal emergencies?

Alpha two agonist plus acepromazine plus propofol Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended anesthesia agent for emergency situations in small animals?

Alphaxalone Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline for dealing with an emergency C-section?

<ol> <li>Prepare in advance, 2. Pre-medication, 3. Place IV cannula, 4. Pre-oxygenate and induce anesthesia, 5. Induce anesthesia and monitor, 6. Perform C-section, 7. Monitor patient in recovery, 8. Start fluid therapy, 9. Monitor animal in recovery, 10. Pain score the patient, 11. Discharge with nonsteroidal.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT an important requirement for emergency anesthesia?

Which drug should NOT be administered to a horse with GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus)?

What is the recommended induction agent for emergency anesthesia?

What is the purpose of elevating the head during anesthesia?

Which parameter(s) should be monitored during emergency anesthesia?

What is the importance of oxygenation during emergency anesthesia?

Which drug(s) are recommended for extreme pain during anesthesia?

What is the role of personnel in the success of emergency anesthesia?

What type of opioids are recommended for extreme pain during anesthesia?

What is the purpose of decompression during anesthesia?

Which of the following is a key step in preparing for a small animal emergency?

What is the purpose of stabilizing and supporting the patient during a period of stabilization in a small animal emergency?

Which of the following is important when providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

In emergency cases, what is rarely required for anesthesia?

What can greatly improve the chances of success in anesthesia for cases of pneumothorax or pyothorax?

In some cases, what may be more important than anesthetizing the patient in a small animal emergency?

What is the purpose of pre-oxygenating and preparing laryngeoscopes, IV access, and fluids in anesthesia induction?

Which of the following is true about the safety of induction drugs in anesthesia?

What is the importance of being ready to induce anesthesia immediately in a small animal emergency?

What can algorithms and checklists in small animal emergencies help with?

Which combination of drugs is considered the safest option for anesthesia during an emergency C-section?

What is the recommended timeline for dealing with an emergency C-section?

Why do we avoid using benzodiazepines in pregnant animals during anesthesia?

What is the recommended fluid therapy rate for an animal undergoing an emergency C-section?

What is the purpose of a local anesthetic line block during a C-section?

Why do we avoid using nitrous oxide in C-sections?

What is the recommended anesthesia agent for an animal in an emergency C-section situation?

What is the potential complication associated with gastric dilation with or without volvulus (GDV) in dogs?

What is the first step in stabilizing a dog with GDV?

What is the recommended pre-medication for an emergency C-section?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in preparing for a small animal emergency?

What is the purpose of providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for anesthesia induction in a small animal emergency?

What can greatly improve the chances of success in anesthesia for cases of pneumothorax or pyothorax?

Why is it important to be ready to induce anesthesia immediately in a small animal emergency?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended combination of induction drugs for anesthesia in a small animal emergency?

Which drug should NOT be administered to a horse with gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV)?

What is the purpose of decompression during anesthesia?

What is the importance of oxygenation during emergency anesthesia?

What is the purpose of elevating the head during anesthesia?

Why do we avoid using nitrous oxide in C-sections?

Which of the following is important when providing analgesia in a small animal emergency?

Which parameter(s) should be monitored during emergency anesthesia?

What is the purpose of pre-oxygenating and preparing laryngoscopes, IV access, and fluids in anesthesia induction?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended combination for safe anesthesia in small animal emergencies?

What is the recommended anesthesia agent for emergency situations in small animals?

What is the timeline for dealing with an emergency C-section?

What is the recommended fluid therapy rate for an animal undergoing an emergency C-section?

Why do we avoid using nitrous oxide in C-sections?

What is the purpose of a local anesthetic line block during a C-section?

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