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Euthanasia process

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What is Sodium Pentobarbital Most commonly used euthanasia solution
Often called_________ but can come in other colors depending on company “fatal blue”
Usually, __________ so you do not mix it up with another drug!!! a bright color
Member of the _________ that depresses the central nervous system (CNS) barbiturate family of drugs
When administered at large doses ____________ occurs first, and then breathing stops unconsciousness
Due the depression of the_______________ respiratory center.
Followed by _______________ cardiac arrest.
Usually administered __________ & the process is swift intravenously (IV)
Can also be injected _____________ intracardiac, intrahepatically, and into peritoneal cavity(slow)
Should be administered as _________ rapidly as possibly
If the pet is likely to become __________ sedating ahead of time should be considered aggressive or agitated
A catheter should be placed into _________________. leg (often the saphenous or cephalic vein).
This port goes directly into the vein allows for _____________ smooth delivery of the euthanasia solution
Catheter placement is usually done without __________ owner present
Next, the patient should be ________ with propofol or another ultra-short acting barbiturate. anesthetized
This will decrease the incidence of________________ (NOT ALL VETERINARIANS DO THIS STEP) excitement after the euthanasia solution is injected.
Lastly the ____________ is injected. euth. solution (sodium pentobarbital)
The chest should be ____________ to make sure the animal is dead. Also checking the eyes with a pen light to check for reflexes. ausculated
Also checking the ____________ eyes with a pen light to check for reflexes.
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