Drugs
This is an ultra short acting opioid used in a canine c-section
What is remifentanyl?
This type of arrhythmia is caused by alpha-2 agonists
What is a second-degree atrioventricular block?
This etCO2 reading indicates that compressions during CPR are adequate
<18
This CRI is commonly used to treat wind up pain
What is ketamine?
If the pop-off valve is left closed, it can result in this rapidly fatal complication
What is pneumothorax?
What is the shock organ of cats
What are the lungs
This is the mechanism of action of local anesthetics
What is a Na channel blocker?
This PCV level is required for adequate oxygen carrying capacity
25%
What percentage of canine patients in cardiopulmonary arrest under anesthesia survive until discharge
What is 50%
Methadone acts on these receptors
What are mu agonists and NDMA antagonists?
This organ system is most vulnerable to hypotension in cats and dogs
What are the kidneys?
These two abnormal heart rhythms require immediate intervention during anesthesia and may involve the use of electrical defibrillation
What is ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
This is the anticholinergic of choice in rabbits
What is glycopyrolate?
Vocalization post-anesthesia is most commonly caused by what two things?
During CPR, overreliance on ECG can miss this complication, especially if no pulse is palpated.
What is pulseless electrical activity?