L12c: anesthesia in camelids

what can stress lead to in camelids?

gastric ulcers

what should be considered for the airway in camelids?

semi-obligate nasal breathers → easy to obstruct

how can we protect camelids prominent eyes?

close eyelids

to reduce the regurgitation risk, how long should we fast camelids for?

12-18 hours

what is the most common vein used for catheterization in camelids?

right jugular vein

why do we use the right jugular vein for catheterization?

1. esophagus on left side

2. carotid artery closer to jugular vein on left side

what are the 2 access points to the right jugular vein?

1. 3-4 cm dorsal to mandible angle

2. cranial to ventral process of 5th cervical vertebrae

what drug are camelids resistant to?

xylazine (alpacas » llamas)

what drug besides xylazine can we use to restrain camelid?

ketamine stun

what drugs are used for induction in camelids?

butorphanol, xylazine, and ketamine cocktail

what are the risks for recovery from general anesthesia?

1. regurgitation

2. hypothermia

3. hypoglycemia

how can we prevent nasal edema from general anesthesia in camelids?

1. elevate the head

2. oxygen supplementation

3. put phenylephrine in nostril

4. maintain airway