Anesthesia 27
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```id="l27exotics"
What species are the main focus of exotic animal anesthesia
rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles
What is the first step when approaching an exotic anesthesia case
gather information and research the species
Why is species specific knowledge important in exotic anesthesia
different anatomy and physiology affect anesthetic response
What is an important part of planning anesthesia for exotics
consider drugs, monitoring equipment, and personnel
Why should handlers and owners be consulted for exotic patients
they know species specific behavior and risks
Why might timing or season matter for exotic anesthesia
some species are affected by environmental conditions
Why is patient size a major challenge in small mammals
small size makes dosing and procedures more difficult
Why is accurate body weight critical in small mammals
small errors can lead to major dosing mistakes
Do small mammals and rabbits need fasting
no because they do not vomit
What is a major risk if small mammals are fasted
hypoglycemia
What should be done after anesthesia in small mammals
offer food immediately
What type of injection is commonly used in small mammals
intraperitoneal injections
Why should ketamine not be used alone in small mammals
lack of muscle relaxation so combine with alpha2 agonist
What analgesic is commonly used in small mammals
buprenorphine
Why are small mammals prone to hypothermia
high surface area to body weight ratio
What inhalant anesthetic is commonly used in small mammals
sevoflurane
Why is sevoflurane useful in small mammals
rapid induction and recovery
Why are rabbits higher risk under anesthesia compared to dogs and cats
difficult airway and higher anesthetic sensitivity
How long should rabbits be fasted
no more than one hour
Why should rabbits not be fasted long
risk of hypoglycemia and GI issues
How should rabbits be restrained
support the rump and tuck the head or use a bunny burrito
Why is proper restraint important in rabbits
to prevent spinal injury
Why do rabbits require premedication
to reduce stress and improve anesthesia safety
What drugs are useful in rabbits for sedation
alfaxalone and midazolam
What inhalants are used to maintain anesthesia in rabbits
isoflurane and sevoflurane
What are major risks to monitor in rabbits
hypothermia and hypoglycemia
Why is intubation difficult in rabbits
small oral cavity and anatomy
What is required before intubating rabbits
preoxygenation
What size endotracheal tube is used in rabbits
2 to 4 mm internal diameter
What positioning helps prevent airway obstruction in rabbits
head and neck extension
Why is lidocaine used during rabbit intubation
to reduce laryngeal reflexes
Why should intubation attempts in rabbits be limited
to prevent trauma and hypoxia
Why are ferret anesthesia protocols similar to dogs and cats
similar physiology
Why do ferrets not require fasting
low risk of vomiting
What risks should be monitored in ferrets
hypoglycemia and hypothermia
Why must caution be used when restraining ferrets
sharp teeth
What is capture myopathy
muscle damage caused by stress in wild or exotic animals
How can capture myopathy be prevented
minimize stress and handle carefully
What is the prognosis for capture myopathy
often poor if severe
What is the main goal of exotic anesthesia planning
minimize stress and tailor plan to species