Euthanasia Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
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What minimum auscultation period does the AVMA recommend to confirm cardiac arrest after euthanasia drug administration?
Answer: 1 to 2 minutes
The AVMA recommends auscultating for at least 1 to 2 minutes with a stethoscope to confirm the absence of heartbeat before declaring the animal dead.
In which situation would intrahepatic injection of euthanasia solution be an appropriate alternative route?
Answer: When the animal is deeply unconscious and venipuncture is not feasible
Intrahepatic injection is an alternative acceptable route only when the animal is already deeply unconscious and IV access cannot be obtained.
Which physical sign is NOT a reliable indicator of death in animals after euthanasia?
Answer: Muscle twitching or agonal gasps
Muscle twitching and agonal gasps are normal post-death neurological events and do not indicate the animal is still alive.
When euthanizing a rabbit using intravenous sodium pentobarbital, which vein is most commonly used?
Answer: Marginal ear vein
The marginal ear vein is the most accessible and commonly used site for IV administration in rabbits.
What is the significance of 'perivascular injection' during euthanasia procedures?
Answer: It means the drug was injected outside the vein, causing delayed or ineffective euthanasia
Perivascular injection means the drug leaked outside the vein into surrounding tissue, significantly delaying or preventing effective euthanasia.
When performing euthanasia on a large dog that is extremely anxious, which pre-euthanasia drug is commonly administered IM to facilitate the procedure?
Answer: Ketamine + dexmedetomidine combination
A ketamine and dexmedetomidine combination IM is a common and effective pre-euthanasia sedation protocol for anxious large dogs.
According to AVMA guidelines, which of the following describes a 'conditionally acceptable' euthanasia method?
Answer: A method that may be humane under specific circumstances with trained personnel
Conditionally acceptable methods may be humane only under specific circumstances, require additional justification, and must be performed by trained personnel.