Veterinary Anesthesia Terminology n Anesthesia vs sedation n

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Veterinary Anesthesia

Veterinary Anesthesia

Terminology: n Anesthesia vs sedation n Injectable vs inhalant n Reversible vs non- reversible

Terminology: n Anesthesia vs sedation n Injectable vs inhalant n Reversible vs non- reversible n Preanesthetic vs anesthetic

SAFETY n Anesthetic Gas effect on humans (VERY high exposure) q Abortion, genetic defects,

SAFETY n Anesthetic Gas effect on humans (VERY high exposure) q Abortion, genetic defects, cancer, organ failure Protect yourself: q Up to date system q Take all precautions

Anesthesia… Common side effects: n Depress breathing n Bradycardia n Hypothermia n Urination and

Anesthesia… Common side effects: n Depress breathing n Bradycardia n Hypothermia n Urination and defecation n Susceptible to seizures

Mechanisms of Anesthesia. . 1. 2. 3. 4. Oxygen + anesthetic into rebreathing bag

Mechanisms of Anesthesia. . 1. 2. 3. 4. Oxygen + anesthetic into rebreathing bag Animal breathes in via rebreathing bag Capillaries exchange Oxygen and anesthetic into bloodstream Anesthetic reaches the brain

A normal anesthetic event n n n n Preanesthetic Anesthetic Induction of anesthesia Intubation

A normal anesthetic event n n n n Preanesthetic Anesthetic Induction of anesthesia Intubation Maintenance Extubation Recovery

Recovery n Normal excitement phase Keep quiet and safe Monitor TPR, attitude Keep warm

Recovery n Normal excitement phase Keep quiet and safe Monitor TPR, attitude Keep warm Monitor any surgical incisions

Preparation: n Endotracheal tube: What is it? ? n What does it do? ?

Preparation: n Endotracheal tube: What is it? ? n What does it do? ? n Check for: q q Correct size Check cuff

Rebreathing Tubes n What are they? n n What is their function? Choose: size

Rebreathing Tubes n What are they? n n What is their function? Choose: size n Non-rebreathing set up

Other options… n Anesthesia Mask n Induction Chamber

Other options… n Anesthesia Mask n Induction Chamber

Rebreathing Bag n Reservoir of anesthetic gas and oxygen n Need to choose correct

Rebreathing Bag n Reservoir of anesthetic gas and oxygen n Need to choose correct size based on weight or ideal weight of patient

Laryngoscope n What is it? n What is it’s purpose? n Check for: size,

Laryngoscope n What is it? n What is it’s purpose? n Check for: size, lightbulb, function n

Vaporizer n What is it? n What does it do? n Preparation: fill it

Vaporizer n What is it? n What does it do? n Preparation: fill it

Sodasorb n Absorbs excess Carbon Dioxide n When granules are full, they turn blue

Sodasorb n Absorbs excess Carbon Dioxide n When granules are full, they turn blue n Change at least once a month

Oxygen Supply n Anesthesia travels via Oxygen n Flowmeter determines amount of oxygen flowing

Oxygen Supply n Anesthesia travels via Oxygen n Flowmeter determines amount of oxygen flowing into system Check tank every time you use machine n n SAFETY TIP: Always turn OFF the Oxygen when you are finished

Scavenge System n What does it do? n OSHA requirements n F/AIR vs Scavenge

Scavenge System n What does it do? n OSHA requirements n F/AIR vs Scavenge system

Other necessities… n n Gauze tie Heated table/ heating pad Eye lube Syringe for

Other necessities… n n Gauze tie Heated table/ heating pad Eye lube Syringe for cuff of ET tube

YOUR JOB…. . n BE PREPARED!! Monitor animal n Adjust anesthesia n Give breaths

YOUR JOB…. . n BE PREPARED!! Monitor animal n Adjust anesthesia n Give breaths n Recover patient n