Induction

Question 1

What are the four stages/planes of anesthesia?

Answer 1

1. Stage I: analgesia, voluntary movement
2. Stage II: delirium, involuntary movement
3. Stage III: surgical anesthesia
4. Stage IV: terminal

Question 2

What stage of anesthesia do we want to be at for surgery?

Answer 2

Stage III

Question 3

What are some considerations for injectable anesthetic agents?

Answer 3

• produce unconsciousness
• do not provide all the effects of general anesthesia
• must be used with other agents

Question 4

What are four injectable anesthetic agents used in veterinary medicine?

Answer 4

1. Propofol
2. Barbiturates
3. Etomidate
4. Ket/Val

Question 5

What are some pros to using injectable anesthetic agents?

Answer 5

• No special equipment needed
• Almost immediate response to drug
• Can give a relatively large amount

Question 6

What are some cons to using injectable anesthetic agents?

Answer 6

• Must keep vein open
• Can cause tissue damage
• Cannot always reverse