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Injectable Anesthetics Flashcards

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List dissociative anesthetics

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  1. Ketamine
  2. Tiletamine
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List the barbiturates

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  1. Thiobarbiturates
    -Thiopental
  2. Oxybarbiturates
    -Phenobarbital
    -Pentobarbital (Euthasol)
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List the non-barbiturates

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  1. Propofol
  2. Alfaxalone
  3. Etomidate
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What stages are involved in inducing anesthesia?

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Stage 1 + 2

  1. Analgesia - no pain still conscious
  2. Excitement phase - Loss of consciousness and voluntary control
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MOA for dissociative anesthetics?

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Non-competitive NMDA antagonists

-Binds irreversibly! (No reversal)

(Ketamine, Tiletamine)

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Where do dissociative anesthetics work on the pain pathway?

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Modulation

(Ketamine, Tiletamine)

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Amantadine, Ketamine, and Tiletamine all have the MOA. Why is amantadine not in the class of dissociative anesthetics?

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  • Amantadine is given PO and does not cross BBB
  • Ketamine and Tiletamine are injectable anesthetics that cross BBB causing dissociation

Similarities: All are NMDA antagonists and have analgesic properties (neuropathic pain)

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What route of administration can Ketamine and Tiletamine be given?

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Usually IV, can be given IM

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What is false about Ketamine and Tiletamine?

A. Decent transmucosal bioavailability

B. Caution with pre-existing renal disease

C. Has a long duration of action

D. Blocks glutamate by irreversibly binding to NMDA receptors

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C. Has a long duration of action

Only has anesthetic effects for ~30 mins

Recovery is long

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Main effects of Ketamine and Tiletamine on the CNS?

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  • Depression of thalamocortical system (sensory perception)
  • Activation of limbic system (dissociation)
  • Anesthesia and amnesia through CNS stimulation and catalepsy
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What level of anesthesia can be reached when using Ketamine alone?

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Only Stage 1 + 2

consciousness not completely lost when used alone

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What drugs are used to counteract the catalepsy that occurs when using Ketamine?

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Used with a muscle relaxant (Benzos)

  1. Diazepam
  2. Midazolam
  3. Alprazolam
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What is catalepsy?

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CNS stimulation, seen with ketamine use

  1. Muscle tone maintained to hypertonic
  2. Pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes maintained
  3. Eyes open, mydriasis
  4. Light and sound sensitivity
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Ketamine at subanesthetic doses has analgesic properties which work better for ___________ (visceral/somatic) pain

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Somatic

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Main effects of ketamine on the CV system?

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  • Cardiovascular stimulation
  • Increased sympathetic tone (Positive inotropic)
  • Increased CO, HR, CVP
  • Increased cerebral blood flow
  • Increased intracranial and intraocular pressure (ICP and IOP)
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Main effects of Ketamine on the respiratory system?

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  • Safe respiratory profile
  • Bronchodilation (good for asthmatic patients)
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What body systems are most at risk when using ketamine?

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  1. Cardiovascular system
  2. CNS

can cause CV and CNS stimulation

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What drugs are in kitty magic?

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Ketamine + Dexdom + Buprenorphine

  • Ketamine for dissociation/unconsciousness
  • Dex for sedation and pain
  • Bup for pain
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When would ketamine be used alone?

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Rarely

  1. Chemical restraint and anesthesia for minor procedures
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Ketamine and Tiletamine are the only induction agents for anesthesia with _______ properties

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Analgesic

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Which injectable anesthetics are GABA receptor agonists?

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Barbiturates and non-barbiturates

Barbiturates
1. Thiopental
2. Pentobarbital
3. Phenobarbital

Non-Barbiturates
4. Propofol
5. Alfaxalone
6. Etomidate

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Barbituates and non-barbituates main clinical uses?

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  1. Anesthetic induction (stage 1 + 2)
  2. Sedation
  3. Emergency anticonvulsant (anti-seizure)
  4. Total IV anesthesia (TIVA)
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How are barbituates most commonly administered?

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What needs to be considered when using barbituates over time rather than just a single dose?

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Enzyme Inducers

Esp Phenobarbital

over time will lead to quicker metabolism of the drug, also drug/drug interactions

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How is recovery time of barbituates effected from patient to patient?
Thin/emaciated animals recover slowly, sleepier/sedated for longer
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Thiopental can be inactivated by the ___________
Brain and kidney
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What adverse effects are seen with barbiturates?
1. Respiratory depression, apnea **Most common cause of death** 2. CNS depression 3. Hypotension, which may cause reflex tachycardia
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Should barbiturates be used adjunct therapy for cases of head trauma?
Yes, decreases ICP and decreases brain metabolism
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Which animal is most sensitive to respiratory depression when given barbiturates and non-barbiturates?
Cats
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What is the most common cause of death when using a barbiturate/non-barbiturate?
Respiratory depression
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____________ is an ultra short acting GABA receptor agonist
Thiopental
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Which of the following injectable anesthetics is not available in the USA or Canada?
Thiopental
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What is thiopental used for?
Anesthetic induction
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Which injectable anesthetic is used for humane euthanasia?
Pentobarbital (oxybarbiturate)
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What drug should be used in adjunct to a barbiturate in a euthanasia procedure?
Pentobarbital + neuroleptic/sedative Pentobarbital + Propofol **allows for a smooth euthanasia and limits the effects of excitement during stage 2 of anesthesia**
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MOA of propofol?
GABA agonist
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How is propofol administered?
IV only
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Onset of action and duration of action for propofol?
Fast onset, short duration
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Why is propofol part of a euthanasia procedure?
Rapid, smooth, excitement-free anesthetic induction prior to admin of pentobarbital
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Propofol given repeatedly over 5 days can have adverse effects in ________
Cats - Heinz body anemia
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Effects of propofol on the muscle?
1. Decreased laryngeal reflexes 2. Myoclonic movements during induction, good muscle relaxation after induction
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Which barbiturate is prohibited for use in food animals?
Pentobarbital
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Which of the following barbiturates/non-barbiturates are labeled for use in dogs only?
Propofol **heinz body anemia in cats**
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Extravasation of propofol after IV induction can cause ________
Abscesses/ tissue damage
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Which of the following GABA agonistscan be administered IV or IM?
Alfaxalone
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_________ is classified as a neurosteroid, although it has no clinical steroidal effects
Alfaxalone
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Propofol has similar adverse side effects as _________
Alfaxalone
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Which of the following injectable anesthetics is indicated for use in patients with cardiac disease?
Etomidate **Minimal CV effects**
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What is the main contraindication when using Etomidate?
Contraindicated in hypoadrenocorticism (Addisons dz) **Inhibits cortisol synthesis**
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True or False, unlike propofol and alfaxalone, Etomidate has analgesic effects when used alone
FALSE **all have no analgesic effects when used alone**
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Which of the following non-barbiturates have the most to least CV side effects?
Propofol > Alfaxalone > Etomidate
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Why is pre-oxygenation important when planning to use barbiturates/non-barbiturates?
Reduce risk of respiratory depression and apnea on induction
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Which injectable anesthetics can be used as an anticonvulsant?
Propofol and Alfaxalone (non-barbiturates) Phenobarbital (oxybarbiturate)
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