Anesthesia Drugs
What drug category is Dexmedetomidine in? What are the main effects of this drug?
- Alpha 2 agonist
- Profound Sedation
- Bradycardia
Respirations
8-20 breaths per minute
What drug category is Butorphanol in? What are the main effects of this drug?
Opioid
- Sedation
- Mild Analgesia
- Anti-tussive effects
When should you weigh your surgery lab patient?
By noon the day prior to your lab
What is the oxygen induction rate?
100 mL/kg/min
What drug category is Midazolam in? What are the main effects of this drug?
- Benzodiazepine
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-convulsant
- Muscle relaxation
MAP
60-100 mmHg
What is the approximate isoflurane percentage used as induction?
2-3%
Where do you need to record your surgery lab patient's weight?
On the white board AND in Avimark
What is the oxygen maintenance rate?
30 mL/kg/min
What drug category is Ketamine in? What are the main effects of this drug?
- Dissociative
- Used to induce anesthesia but never alone
- Can increase HR and BP
- Muscle rigidity (difficult to use eye position and jaw tone)
- Hallucinations
Pulse Ox
95-100%
What drug category is Naloxone in? What is the main effect of this drug?
- Opioid antagonist
- Reverse opioids
When does the anesthesia protocol need to be completed?
PRIOR to lab
What is the rebreathing bag calculation for dogs?
Weight in pounds X 5 ml/lb X 6
What drug category is Propofol in? What are the main effects of this drug?
- Hypnotic
- Induce anesthesia
- Can cause apnea, especially if given too quickly
EtCO2
What is the approximate isoflurane percentage used as induction?
1-2.5%
Where do you record diagnostic tests: CBC, Chem, Fecal, Hwt test, etc.?
Objective
What is the fluid rate we use at Parkland for dogs undergoing anesthesia?
5 ml/kg/hr
What drug category is Atipamezole in? What is the main effect of this drug?
- Alpha 2 Antagonist
- Reverse Dexmedetomidine
Canine and Feline Heart Rate
60-120 bpm
120-180 bpm
Anticholinergic
- Increases HR
- No sedation or analgesic properties
Where do you record what you did, treatments, procedures, etc.?
Plan
What is the fluid rate we use at Parkland for cats undergoing anesthesia?
3 ml/kg/hr