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A cat requires sedation with a 2% solution of Xylazine. The dose rate is 3mg/kg and the cat weighs 4kg. How many ml of the solution are required? 0.6mls
Polydioxanone PDS Absorbable Monofilament
Polyglactin 910 Vicryl Absorbable Multifilament
Polyglyconate Maxon Absorbable Monofilament
Poliglecaprone 25 Monocryll Absorbable Monofilament
Polypropylene Prolene Non-absorbable Monofilament
Polyamide Ethilon Non absorbable Monofilament
Polyesters Mersiline Non absorbable Multifilament
Stainless steal Non absorbable Monofilament
Silk Non absorbable Multifilament
Linen Supramid Non absorbable Multifilament
Cauda equina is found within the Vertebral canal at the lumbosacral junction
The thalamus and hypothalamus are known together as the Diencephalon
Hypoxemia Low concentration of oxygen within the blood
Total blood volume (per kg) in cats is: 56-66mls
Is butorphanol an opioid Yes
Is ketamine an opioid No
Circuit factor of t-piece 2.5-3
Circuit factor of lack and mini lack 1-1.5
Circuit factor of magill 1-1.5
Circuit factor of Bain 2.5-3
Normal diastolic bp range for cat 55-90 mmHg
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the chest should be compressed by how much each time? 30-50%
Order to drape with 4 Nearest, far, over head, over tail
A convalescing patient needs an altered diet. It needs to contain a higher content of what? Protein- Higher protein diets can help tissue growth and repair through transport of oxygen, protecting against infections and has structural role in cell walls.
What reverses benzodiazepines Flumazenil
Hyperventilation leads to Abnormally increased rate or depth of breathing or both that exceeds body's metabolic demands - leads to excessive elimination of co2 in blood Hypocapnia
Hypoventilation leads to Inadequate gas exchange (removal of co2 + uptake of o2) due to sIow or shallow breathing - results in elevated partial pressure of co2 + respiratory acidosis Leads to hypercapnia
Ataractic Tranquiliser
Depth topical anaesthetic produces 1-2mm
Additive that delays absorption of local Adrenaline
Fast rabbits for DONT
Fast gp for 2 hours
Fast dog and cat for 6 hours
Fast puppies and kittens under 12 weeks for 3 hours
Iodine dilutions for corneal surface and for lids and surrounding skin Surfaces- 1:50 Lids- 1:10
Shock fluid rates Dogs 60-90mls/kg Cat- 40-60mls/kg Over 30mins to 1 hr
Scalpel blade sizes 10, 11, 12, 15
Normal handle size Size 3 handle
Chlor hex contact time 3-5 mins 3min
Hair removal around site 15-20cm
Phenothlazines Acepromazine
Neuroleptanalgesia Phenothiazine and opioid
Alpha-2 agonists cause Initial hypertension followed by hypotension
Imbalances in which electrolytes affect hr and rhythm and can cause cardiac arrest Potassium and calcium
Rate of cpr 100-120 bpm
Which scissors used for soft tissue dissection surgery? Mayo
Recommended air changed per hour in theatre 20
Diathermy tips sterilised by Steam and ethylene oxide gas
Hysterotomy Temporary opening into uterus
What parts of neuron help to increase the speed at which nerve impulses can travel? Schwann cell
Lidocaine IV in cats causes Arrhythmias
Which electrolyte can cause arrhythmias when imbalanced? Potassium
Atropine is a Antisalagogue
Influence causes Vasodilation
Instrument for ophthalmic surgeries made of Titanium
Skin edges under extreme tension used what suture pattern Interrupted horizontal mattress
Needle used on delicate soft tissue Round bodies needle
Swab for culture and sens Monthly
Control centre for respiration in brain Medulla onlongata
3 meninges in brain in order Dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater
Blood volume of dogs 80-90ml/kg
Acepromazine is a Anxiolytic
Ketamine is a Sympathimimetic and has direction action on the autonomic nervous system
Block for a upper right sided canine removal Infraorbital
Hypoxia guard on machine Prevents risk of delivering nitrous oxide without oxygen
Respiratory minute volume is Resp rate x tidal volume
APL valve closed causes Pneumothorax
Virulence Ability of disease to perform damage
Cold chemical disinfection doesn’t kill Spores
Temp Bowie dick tape changes 121°C
Tissues most susceptible to damage from handling Viscera- organs
Miosis is Constriction of pupil
Miosis happens in Parasympathetic ns
NSAIDS NOT FOR Renal kidney disease
Urine output for patient in surgery 1-2ml/kg/hr
Resp depression in cans can lead to hypercapnia
Nitrous oxide cylinder what colour Blue
% for chlorhex for WHO handwahs 2%
% concentration for pov iodine skin prep for eye surgery 1%
Rabbit defeacate within of surgery 24hrs
Hypothyroidism delays wound healing True
Hypothalamus is at Base of brain
Noxious stimulus Damaging to tissues
Allodynia Stimuli that wouldn’t normally produce pain but do
Hyperalgesia More pain than normal
Sterillium contact time 90secs
Where pin index system found Cylinder yoke
Brain-stem controls Breathing, hr and bp
Parasympathetic ns does what to salivation Increases
Functional cell of nervous system Neuron
Carprofen is a NSAIDS
Carbon dioxide cylinder is what colour Grey
Bp cuff circumference 40%
Repack and sterilise autoclave items every 1 year Ethylene oxide every 6 months
Brownes tubes colour change Glass tubes orange / brown liquid to green Autoclaves and hot air ovens
TST stripes colour Yellow to purple Autoclave
Spore test Culture test impregnated with bacteria tests sent to culture Autoclaves, hot air ovens and anprolene chambers
Bowie dick tape Beige lines turn black from 121°C autoclaves
Indicator tape Ethylene oxide Blue/green tape yellow lines- turns red on exposure to gas
Indicator spots Autoclaves, anprolene chamber and radiation
Dosimeter strips Changed colour when exposed to ethylene oxide
Ambient room temp surgery 15-20°
Neuron types Sensory motor and mixed
Nervous transmission, need what dietary component Calcium
Phrenic nerve Respiratory
Hypoglossal relevant to Intubation
Neuron to neuron gap is called Synapse
Neuron to muscle cell gap called Neuromuscular junction
Components of peripheral ns Spinal nerves and cranial nerves
Autonomic a responsible for Unconscious responses
What is transmitted between synapse Neurotransmitters
Forebrain includes Forebrain - Cerebrum & diencephalon
Midbrain includes Tectum, tegmentum, cerebral peduncle
Hindbrain includes Medulla obligata, pons, cerebellum
Thalamus Processes information from sense organs
Hypothalamus Link between nervous and endocrine system (temperature)
Epithalamus Contains pineal gland secrets melatonin
Spinal cord exits skull via Foremen magnum
Reflex arcs don’t involve Brain
Tidal volume Cats and small dogs- 15ml/kg Med/large dogs- 10ml/kg
Residual volume Air left in lungs after forced expiration
Total lung capacity Total volume of air in lungs
Vital capacity Maximum amount of air that can be forced from lungs
Functional residual capacity Volume of air left in lungs after one normal breathe
Dead space Volume of air which doesn’t reach alveoli
Triad of anaesthesia Muscle relaxation, narcosis, analgesia
Barbiturates Thiopentone
Alfaxan is a Steroid
Phenol Propofol
Ketamine is a Dissociative
Tranquillisers Relieve anxiety but don’t cause drowsy eg Acepromazine (acp)
ASA stand for American society of anaesthesiologists
Spinal block injection in L5-L6
Phenothiazines is Acepromazine- long duration of action 6 hours
TIVA Total intravenous anaesthesia CRI
PIVA Partial intravenous anaesthesia Injectable and inhalation
Pin index system prevents Wrong gas attachment
Hypoxia guard prevent Less than 25 to 30% oxygen
Co2 normal 35-45 mmHg
Co2 hypoventilation at 55mmHg - consider IPPV
ECG wave Pqrst
P wave is Atrial depolarisation
QRS compex Ventricular depolarisation
T wave Ventricular repolarisation
Breaths amount during life support One breath every 6 seconds- 10 breaths per minute
Advanced life support adrenaline does… (Epinephrine) peripheral vasoconstriction acts to increase blood flow to heart and brain- used in asystole and pulseless electrical activity (pea)
Advanced life support atropine does… Anticholinergic drug- used to reduce vagal tone - used to control severe bradycardia - may lead to systole or PEA
Advanced life support lidocaine does… Antiarrhythmic drug used for treatment of ventricular arrhythmia such as fast ventricular tachycardia. May be used as a chemical defibrillator- rarely successful
What number indicates adequate cpr efforts 18mmHg on ETCO2
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