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Which setting is most appropriate for Sevolurane? (To maintain an appropriate anesthetic depth)

3.5%

Which Barbituate can be used to maintain anesthesia without prolonging recovery?

Methohexital

The term atelectasis refers to what?

Collapsed alveoli

After an anesthetic procedure, when is it best to extubate the dog?

When the animal begins to swallow

What does hypostatic congestion mean?

Pooling of blood in the dependent lung

Which protocol results in the fastest induction time and best control over anesthetic depth?

IV induction w/ ultrashort acting agent and maintenance with an inhalant

Mask induction in small patients is possible with.....?

The use of inhalant agents with a low solubility coefficient

What technique is used most often in general small animal practice?

General Anesthesia and sedation

An 18kg dog would most likely require what size ET?

9-9.5mm

What is the ET used for?

-decrease dead space


-maintain patent airway


-protect from aspiration & vomit


-allow for ventilation

What are some potential problems with ET?

-Pressure necrosis of the tracheal mucosa


-intubation of a bronchus


-spread of infectious disease



What influences the anesthetic recovery period?

-Body temp


-patient condition


-length of time the patient was under


-the breed

What signs are not normal during recovery?

Head bobbing


Mydriasis


Seizures


Rapid limb paddling

Maintenance rate for Isoflurane during anesthesia?

1.5-2.5.%

Semi closed rebreathing system (weight of patient)

greater than or equal to 2.5-3kg

Non-rebreathing system (weight of patient)

Less than 2.5-3kg

What is an indication that the EThas been placed in the esophagus instead of the trachea?

The unidirectional valves dont move


2 firm structures can be palpated in the neck



Anesthetic Recovery:

The period between the time the anesthetic is discontinued and the time the patient is able to stand and walk

Anesthetic Induction:

Patient loses consciousness and enters surgical anesthesia

True or false? Premed drugs can affect the dose of general anesthesia?

True

True or Flase? If the patient has a diseased lung, it should be positioned with the diseased side up?

False