Anesthesia (Lecture 1)
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Anesthesia definition
A state of unconsciousness produced by controlled, reversible intoxication of the CNS
Why should one be concerned about anesthesia?
the toxic part of inTOXICation
How many body systems are there?
11
What are the body systems?
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
What systems are most important for anesthesia?
Respiratory and cardiovascualar
Analgesia definition
Pain relief/absence of pain
What does AVTAA stand for?
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia
What does NAVTA-CVTS stand for?
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America - Certified Veterinary Technicians
What does VTS stand for?
Veterinary Technician Specialist
What does ACVAA stand for?
American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
What does AVMA stand for?
American Veterinary Medical Association
What does NAVAS stand for?
North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society
What are the two things required for General Anesthesia?
An anesthesia machine,
The animal must be intubated
Why is Intubation important?
Maintains patent airway, administration of o2 and gas anesthetic, prevents aspiration pneumonia, controls ventilation
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