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Injectable Anesthesia
JJC Vet Tech 117
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
04/23/2014

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5 benefits of preanesthetic drugs:
Definition
-tranquilize or sedate
-decrease dose of maintenance drugs
-smoother induction/recovery
-analgesia (residual after Sx)
-prevent problems (eg decrease secretions, keep up HR)
Term
6 categories of common preanesthetic drugs:
Definition
-anticholinergics
-phenothiazine derivs (tranqs)
-benzodiazepines
-opioids
-other
Term
Atropine and glycoyrrolate are what type of drug?
Definition
anticholinergic
Term
Anticholinergics are highly recommended for:
Definition
-young
-brachycephalic
-ophthalmic/head/neck Sx
Term
Effects of anticholinergics:
Definition
-increase HR by preventing "rest"
-decrease secretions of resp/GI/oronasal
-decrease GI motility, bladder contractions
Term
How do anticholinergics function?
Definition
block parasympathetic NS stimulation
Term
Stimulation of Parasympathetic NS causes:
Definition
-bradycardia
-vasodilation
Term
What breeds are more at risk of parasympathetic stimulation?
Definition
brachycephalic breeds
Term
Parasympathetic NS is stimulated by:
Definition
-traction on visceral organs
-pressure on eyes/head
-drugs, acidosis, hyperkalemia
Term
Anticholinergics can be given by what method/s?
Definition
SQ, IM, IV
Term
It is advisable to use ____(drug type) for opthalmic or head/neck Sx. Why?
Definition

---anticholinergics

-secretions can plug ETT -eye/head/neck manipulation can precipitate vagal events or ileus

Term
Traits of Atropine:
Definition
-fast onset, short duration
-crosses BBB and placenta
-antidote for organophosphate toxicosis
-best for emergency use
-good for C-sections
Term
Traits of Glycopyrrolate:
Definition
-slower onset, longer duration
-does not cross BBB/placenta
Term
How to phenothiazine derivatives function?
Definition
CNS depression, suppression of sympathetic NS
Term
Phenothiazine derivs can be given:
Definition
SQ, IM, IV, PO
Term
Effects of phenothiazines:
Definition
-vasodilation > hypotension
-varying anti-emetic, tranquilizing effects
Term
Most commonly used phenothiazine in vet med? What is used more in people?
Definition
Vet- acepromazine
Ppl- chlorpromazine (more anti-emetic, less sedative)
Term
Advantages of phenothiazine derivs:
Definition
-anti-emetic
-anti-arrhythmic
-water-soluble (can mix w/like drugs)
-potentiates opioid analgesia/sedation
Term
Boxers are more sensitive to what drug? What is this condition called?
Definition
Acepromazine; Ace-associated bradycardic collapse
Term
Disadvantages of phenothiazine derivs:
Definition
-vasodilation > hypovolemia
-disinhibition rarely (mainly PO- act berserk)
-may lower seizure threshold
-CI w/organophosphates (flea products)
-Boxer Ace syndrome
Term
Tips about dosing Ace:
Definition
-small doses (0.02mg/kg) can be hard to draw up
-try TB syringe
-dilute 1:10 with sterile water/saline
Term
Benzodiazepines can be given:
Definition
IM, IV, PO
Term
Effects of benzodiazepines:
Definition
-mild sedation, muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety
-minimal hypotension, respiratory depression (safe for sick pts)
-appetite stim in small doses
-behavior modification
Term
Are phenothiazine derivatives controlled substances?
Definition
no
Term
Are benzodiazepines controlled substances?
Definition
yes
Term
Are anticholinergics controlled substances?
Definition
no
Term
Name the 3 benzodiazepines discussed in class:
Definition
-diazepam (Valium)
-midazolam
-alprazolam (Xanax)
Term
diazepam
Definition
-benzodiazepine
-Valium
-IV, PO
-propylene glycol base
-not well-absorbed IM
-can mix ONLY with ketamine (precipitates w/others)
-don't store in plastic or light
Term
midazolam
Definition
-benzodiazepine
-IV, IM
-water-soluble, good absorption IM
-can mix with ketamine and others
-amnesic effect
Term
alprazolam
Definition
-Xanax
-benzodiazepine
-PO
-behavior mod
Term
Define "agonist."
Definition
drug that binds to receptor and causes activity
Term
Define "antagonist."
Definition
drug that binds to receptor and blocks activity
Term
Define "affinity."
Definition
tightness with which drug binds to receptor
Term
How do alpha-2 agonists function?
Definition
bind to alpha-2 receptors of sympathetic nervous system, suppressing norepi by negative feedback
Term
Effects of alpha-2 agonists?
Definition
-profound sedation, analgesia, muscle relaxation
-vasoconstriction (first hypertension, then hypotension)
-bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypothermia, weak pulse, pale MM
Term
Notable feature of alpha-2 agonists?
Definition
they're reversible!
Term
Name the 5 Alpha-2 Agonists:
Definition
-xylazine (Rompun, Anased)
-detomidine (Dormosedan)
-romifidine (Sedivet)
-medetomidine (Domitor)
-dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor)
Term
Alpha-2 agonists can be given:
Definition
-IM, IV
Term
Effects of xylazine?
Definition
-emesis esp. in cats
-horses sweat and twitch
Term
Are alpha-2 agonists controlled?
Definition
no
Term
Antagonist of xylazine?
Definition
Yohimbine
Term
Antagonist of detomidine?
Definition
Tolazoline
Term
Antagonist of (Dex)domitor?
Definition
Antisedan
Term
When using Antisedan as an antagonist / reversal agent for _____, what is the dose?
Definition
reverses (Dex)domitor, use same volume as Dex
Term
Alpha-2 agonists can be given to patients...
Definition
-with normal CV system
-normal liver function
-older than 4mo
Term
Never give an anticholinergic after ___(drug class) has taken effect.
Definition
alpha-2 agonist
Term
How do alpha-2 agonists affect patient monitoring?
Definition
-HR 40-60 Bpm
-periph pulse hard to feel
-MM pale or blueish
Term
Opioids are also known as...
Definition
narcotics
Term
Are opioids a controlled substance?
Definition
yes
Term
Opioids can be given...
Definition
SQ, IM, IV, PO, IT, transdermally, transmucosally
Term
Notable feature of opioids?
Definition
they're reversible!
Term
Opioids affect many _____, but __ and __ mediate analgesia.
Definition
many receptors, but mu and kappa regular analgesia
Term
Advantages of opioids:
Definition
-excellent analgesia
-sedation
-reduce MAC
-emetic
-can be antitussive
Term
Disadvantages of opioids:
Definition
-pronounced resp. depression
-panting
-dysphoria (morphine mania)
-urine retention, constipation
-emetic (apomorphine)
-bradycardia
Term
Traits of morphine
Definition
-usu. cheapest
-least potent
-resp. depression
-transient hypotension
-can be given PO
Term
What opioid can cause hyperthermia in cats?
Definition
hydromorphone
Term
Traits of oxymorphone
Definition
more potent than morphine
Term
Traits of Fentanyl
Definition
-IV CRI (short acting), or patch
-previously combined w/droperidol (InnovarVet)
Term
Morphine acts on what receptor?
Definition
mu
Term
Hypomorphone acts on what receptor?
Definition
mu
Term
Oxymorphone acts on what receptor?
Definition
mu
Term
Fentanyl acts on what receptor?
Definition
mu
Term
Term for administering a sedative and narcotic together?
Definition
neuroleptanalgesia
Term
Traits of butorphanol?
Definition
-less analgesia, sedation, and SE than pure mu agonists
-kappy receptor agonist
-short-lasting (4hr analgesia)
-ceiling effect
-antitussive effects
-SA or non-SA concentrations
Term
What is the ceiling effect?
Definition
describes a drug in which, after a certain point, increasing the dose does not increase the analgesia/sedation effect
Term
What opioid is not currently a controlled substance?
Definition
nalbuphine (Nubain)
Term
Traits of nalbuphine?
Definition
similar to butorphanol
Term
Name the partial mu agonist opioid/s.
Definition
buprenorphine (Buprenex)
Term
Traits of buprenorphine:
Definition
-less analgesia, sedation, SE than pure mu agonists
-slow onset
-ceiling effect
-transgingivally
-don't use as pre-med if other mu agonists used
Term
Don't mix buprenorphine with ____ because of ____.
Definition
Don't used buprenorphine as pre-med if other mu agonists used, because of competitive inhibition. Buprenorphine will bind to receptor and block more potent mu agonists from attaching.
Term
The mu receptor antagonist opioid is called ___.
Definition
naloxone (Narcan)
Term
What pre-anesthetic is in a class of its own?
Definition
gabapentin
Term
Traits of Naloxone:
Definition
-short acting, may need to redose
-reversal agent for mu agonists (it is an antagonist)
-only partially reverses butorphanol or buprenorphine
Term
Traits of gabapentin:
Definition
-anticonvulsant
-analgesic
-OK for animals that seizure from Ace
Term
How are IV induction anesthetics administered?
Definition
to effect for ET intubation using up to a maximum calculated dose
Term
Can IV induction anesthetics produce general anesthesia?
Definition
yes, it's dose-dependent
Term
4 Most commonly used IV induction anesthetics:
Definition
-ValKet
-Telazol
-Propofol
-Thiopental
Term
What induction drugs are dissociative?
Definition
-ketamine
-telazol
Term
Traits of Ketamine:
Definition
-somatic (not visceral) analgesia
-apnea likely (less than propofol)
-some stimulating effects
-can mix with diazepam
Term
Stimulating effects of ketamine:
Definition
-^muscle tone
-salivation
-^cardiac output
-retained swallow reflex
-CNS stim or seizures
Term
Ketamine is contraindicated in patients with:
Definition
-seizures
-renal Dz
-cardiac Dz
-intracranial Dz/trauma
Term
Telazol consists of...
Definition
tiletamine + zolazepam
Term
Rules of thumb for Ket/Val:
Definition
-combo with Valium 1cc/20# dog
-equal doses Ket/Val
Term
When making a syringe of KetVal, which do you draw up first?
Definition
Valium (don't want seizure-inducing drug in Valium!!!)
Term
What did Dr. Keller describe as a "KetVal wannabe"?
Definition
Telazol
Term
Traits of Telazol:
Definition
-rougher recovery for dogs than KetVal
-cats metabolize dissociative (tiletamine) first
-dogs metabolize sedative (zolazepam) first
Term
What drugs are used in date rape?
Definition
dissociative agents like ketamine or telazol
Term
Ketamine and Telazol can be given...
Definition
IV or IM, but they stings!
Term
What induction druga are in a class of their own?
Definition
propofol; etomidate
Term
Brand names for ketamine?
Definition
Ketaset, Vetaset
Term
Propofol is metabolized by...
Definition
the muscle, so it's OK for liver/kidney pts
Term
Propofol is given...
Definition
IV, despite its milky opacity, over 60 sec
Term
Traits of propofol:
Definition
-ultrashort-acting, nonbarbiturate
-emulsion, no preservatives (except maybe the new one?)
-recovery not prolonged when you top-off
Term
Does propofol provide analgesia?
Definition
no
Term
How long does propofol last once opened?
Definition
-6 hours (refrigerate)
-PropoFlo28 lasts 28 days, but must refrigerate
Term
Is propofol a controlled substance?
Definition
no
Term
Advantages of propofol:
Definition
-short-acting
-no harm to liver/kidneys
-no GI effect
-good substitute for ketamine
Term
Disadvantages of propofol:
Definition
-profound resp. depression (apnea)
-hypotension
-not approved in cats in US yet
Term
Traits of emotidate:
Definition
-ultrashort-acting, nonbarbiturate
-best for cardiac pts
-$$$
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