Pre-Anesthesia

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Why do we fast? (6)

  1. Reflux of stomach contents

  2. Aspiration of contents leading to pneumonia

  3. Irritation of the esophagus

  4. No absolute fasting time that guarantee prevention

  5. Increased when certain medications given.

  6. Currently no meds that will prevent


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why should young animals have a lesser fasting time

they’ll become hypoglycemic, cause they metabolize so fast

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how long should food be faster for (range)

4 - 6 hrs

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what is different about fasting rules for diabetics

checking blood sugar as soon as they come in, if they need food then give it

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what is the goal of pre-testing

decrease your patients ASA score prior to anesthesia