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VET 201 Week 3

Small Mammal Anesthesia

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What are the special considerations for small mammals? Small size, Handling important, Don't vomit, Hypothermia
T/F: Anesthesia can go wrong fast with small mammals True
Small mammals have a ______ metabolic rate. High
T/F: Small mammals are more likely to get hypoglycemia. True
T/F: Drugs don't last as long in small mammals True
T/F: The small size of small mammals makes intubating and finding veins difficult. True
Which small mammal can lose 9 to 11 degrees in a few minutes? Mice
What small mammal can vomit? Ferrets
Which species get fluids via IV? Rabbits and Ferrets
Which pre-anesthetic shouldn't be used in rabbits? Atropine
Which general anesthetic has limited effected in small mammals? Cyclohexamines
Which type of general anesthesia is the safest in small mammals? Inhalents
T/F: Pre-anesthetic is usually not done in rodents True
How are rodents induced? IP
Which part of the abdomen should be used for inducting in rodents? Right caudal abdomen
T/F:IV dose is higher then IP dose False; IP is higher than IV
When a rodent is in the recovery period what should you watch for? Hypothermia
T/F: You need to aspirate the needle first when doing an IP injection True
What are some signs of pain in rodents? Piloerection, Eye discharge, Hunched appearance, Analgesia
T/F: It is acceptable to pick up a rabbit by the ears False; You should never pick a rabbit up by the ears
Where do you perform IM in a rabbit? Quadriceps and lumbar
Where do you perform IV in a rabbit? Marginal ear vein
T/F: Rabbits have strong bones False; Rabbit bones are delicate
T/F: Rabbits may struggle violently when using a mask and inhailents True
What do rabbits do when they are exposed to gas? Hold their breath
What size tube is used for Endotracheal intubation? 2.0-3.5mm tube
What drug is used to prevent laryngospasms? Lidocaine
What do you do in the case of circulatory failure? Chest compressions and Epinephrine
What do you do in the case of respiratory depression? Extend head, neck, and press on chest. Put 3cc syringe casing on nose and blow. Doxapram
What veins do you use in avians? Right jugular vein, Medial metatarsal vein, and Basilic (wing) vein
T/F: Birds have no diaphragm True
What contributes to dead space in birds? Air sacs
What sedations are used in birds for minor procedures? Ketamine, Alpha-2
T/F: Birds have increased kappa receptors True
How many mg/L do you use for anesthesia in fish? 100mg/L
How many mg/L do you use for sedation in fish? 50mg/L
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