Anaesthesia - FA

Question 1

what is the peterson block?

Answer 1

bw angle of zygomatic arch and the orbit

Question 2

name 6 risks of FA anaesthesia

Answer 2

1. bloat
2. active regurg (stim from ETT)
3. passive regurg (from LOS relaxation)
4. aspiration
5. hypovent - IPPV
6. hypotension - not like horses, milder

Question 3

what is recommended to reduce the above risks?

Answer 3

dont feed concentrates - reduces gas production
use anticholinergics to reduce saliva production and keep head upwards
leave ETT in until chewing and swallowing

Question 4

what are camelids prone to when stressed?

Answer 4

ulcers in the 3rd compartment of stomach

Question 5

which ruminants are prone to laryngospasm

Answer 5

goats
sheep
camelids

Question 6

what is unusual about pig bronchi

Answer 6

3 branches - R and L and eparterial bronchus too

Question 7

why are pigs advised to be starved 6+hrs, but not ruminants

Answer 7

monogastric - like dogs.

ruminants needs to maintain balance