VT130B Cumulative Final Exam Review

Flashcards created for reviewing key terms and concepts related to veterinary anesthesia and related medical procedures.

cyanotic

Referring to a bluish discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen.

nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to pain.

bradycardia

Slower than normal heart rate.

tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

premature ventricular contractions

Extra heartbeats originating in the ventricles.

general anesthesia

A medically induced coma and loss of protective reflexes.

local anesthesia

Loss of sensation in a small area of the body due to a local anesthetic.

heart murmur

An abnormal sound during the heartbeat cycle.

vasodilation

Widening of blood vessels.

inhalation valve

A device that allows gas to flow into the lungs.

scavenging system

A system used to remove waste anesthetic gases from the operating room.

doxapram

A respiratory stimulant used in veterinary medicine.

induction agent

A drug used to initiate anesthesia.

electrolytes

Ions in body fluids that help maintain fluid balance.

gases

States of matter that flow easily and fill their containers.

anesthetic machine

A device used to deliver anesthetic gases to patients.

fresh gas flow

The supply of oxygen and anesthetic delivered to a patient.

endotracheal tube

A tube inserted into the trachea to maintain an open airway.