Dogs
In dogs, tissue and organ perfusion is inadequate when mean arterial pressure (MAP) drops below what level?
What is below 60 mmHg?
What is the normal heart rate of anesthetized cats?
What is 100-180 bpm?
Signs an equine patient is getting light under anesthesia (3)
What is Nystagmus, palpebral reflexes, movement/muscle tone?
The time window that is recommended to fast before an anesthetic event
What is 24-48 hours?
This endotracheal tube should not be used in species with complete tracheal rings due to potential pressure necrosis (Avian, Chelonians, Crocodilians, etc)
What are cuffed endotracheal tubes
Dogs with this gene are more sensitive to Acepromazine and Butorphanol
What is MDR1 (ABCB1)
Morphine and buprenorphine undergo hepatic metabolism with glucuronidation. The duration of action of these tends to be longer in cats due to the lack of functional ____.
What is glucuronyl transferase?
Mortality rate of horses undergoing anesthesia (in %)
What is 1-1.5%?
During recovery from general anesthesia, they should be placed in this position
What is sternal recumbency
This is a pneumatic bone in a bird and can NOT be used for IV or IO access (Name one)
What are the Humerus, Clavicle, Femur, Keel, and Ribs
The location for epidural block in a canine patient
What is the Lumbosacral space (L7-S1)
The increased release of ____ in fearful or stressed cats leads to tachycardia, systemic hypertension and/or tachypnea, all of which can increase the risks associated with anesthesia.
What are catecholamines?
Drugs that make up the equine "Triple drip"
What is Ketamine, guaifenesin, xylazine?
This compounds drug induced respiratory and cardiovascular compromise by compressing the lungs and vena cava
What is ruminal tympany
In what group of exotics is fasting not necessary as vomiting during induction does not occur and also to prevent hypoglycemia due to their high basal metabolic rate
What are small exotic mammals (mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs)
This breed of dogs are sensitive to thiopental and have prolonged recovery from propofol due to deficiency in the cytochrome p450 enzyme
What is a greyhound (and other sighthounds)
Where should you apply lidocaine in cats to avoid laryngeal spasms during intubation?
What are arytenoids?
Prolonged recumbency, difficulty standing, weakness/ reduced weight-bearing, fasciculation, signs of distress or pain, and swelling and firmness of the affected musculature on palpation after an anesthetic event are signs of
What is equine anesthetic-associated myopathy?
This is decreased by elevating the proximal portion of the neck and tilting the head downward
What is passive regurgitation
What group of exotics has a left vestigial lung that is not involved in gas exchange and greatly reduced in size and function
What are the 4 aspects of the brachycephalic syndrome?
What are stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules and a hypoplastic trachea?
What drug class does not appear to be suitable for premedication in young or adult healthy cats due to unreliable outcomes including excitation and dysphoria?
What are Benzodiazepines?
This mistake usually causes uncontrolled excitement, followed by collapse and thrashing or rigidity
What is an intra-arterial injection of xylazine?
This species of cow is more sensitive to Xylazine than other cattle
What is the Brahman
This group of animals have cardiac myocardial cells that can utilize glycogen stores for energy instead of relying on blood glucose supply. Therefore their heart can continue to pump even in a clinically dead animal.
What are fish?