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Veterinary Anesthesia Flashcards

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  1. A cat recovering from anesthesia develops laryngospasm upon extubation. What is the FIRST action the technician should take?

    Answer: Gently extend the neck and attempt oxygen supplementation; re-intubate if necessary

    Gentle neck extension, oxygen supplementation, and re-intubation if the airway does not open are the immediate priorities for managing laryngospasm in cats.

  2. Which anesthetic complication is MOST associated with brachycephalic breeds undergoing general anesthesia?

    Answer: Upper airway obstruction during recovery

    Brachycephalic breeds are predisposed to upper airway obstruction, especially during recovery, due to elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and hypoplastic trachea.

  3. What is the purpose of performing a 'leak test' on an anesthesia machine before use?

    Answer: To detect any leaks in the breathing circuit that could expose staff or patients to waste gas

    A leak test identifies holes or disconnections in the breathing circuit that could reduce delivered anesthetic concentration and expose personnel to waste anesthetic gases.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'balanced anesthesia'?

    Answer: Combining multiple drug classes to provide analgesia, sedation, and muscle relaxation while minimizing individual drug doses

    Balanced anesthesia combines analgesics, sedatives, and muscle relaxants at lower individual doses to achieve better anesthesia with fewer side effects than relying on a single agent.

  5. A technician is monitoring an anesthetized ferret and notes that rectal temperature has dropped to 96°F (35.6°C). Which ACTIVE warming method is safest?

    Answer: Warm water circulating blanket or forced warm-air blanket

    Warm water circulating blankets and forced warm-air systems provide consistent, safe warming without the thermal burn risk associated with direct heat sources.

  6. Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to the use of ketamine as the sole induction agent in cats?

    Answer: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

    Ketamine increases heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand, which is dangerous in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) where the heart cannot compensate.

  7. What is the MOST reliable indicator of adequate endotracheal tube cuff inflation without causing tracheal mucosal damage?

    Answer: Using a manometer to maintain cuff pressure between 20–30 cm H2O

    A manometer ensures the cuff pressure stays in the 20–30 cm H2O range, preventing both aspiration (under-inflation) and tracheal ischemia (over-inflation).