1. Veterinary Anesthesia

2. Terminology: Anesthesia vs sedation Injectable vs inhalant
Reversible vs non- reversible
Preanesthetic vs anesthetic

3. SAFETY Anesthetic Gas effect on humans (VERY high exposure)
Abortion, genetic defects, cancer, organ failure
Protect yourself:
Up to date system
Take all precautions

4. Anesthesia… Common side effects: Depress breathing Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Urination and defecation
Susceptible to seizures

5. Mechanisms of Anesthesia..
Oxygen + anesthetic into rebreathing bag
Animal breathes in via rebreathing bag
Capillaries exchange Oxygen and anesthetic into bloodstream
Anesthetic reaches the brain

6. A normal anesthetic event
Preanesthetic
Anesthetic
Induction of anesthesia
Intubation
Maintenance
Extubation
Recovery

7. Recovery Normal excitement phase Keep quiet and safe
Monitor TPR, attitude
Keep warm
Monitor any surgical incisions

8. Preparation: Endotracheal tube: What is it?? What does it do??
Check for:
Correct size
Check cuff

9. Rebreathing Tubes What are they? What is their function? Choose: size
Non-rebreathing set up

10. Other options…
Anesthesia Mask
Induction Chamber

11. Rebreathing Bag Reservoir of anesthetic gas and oxygen
Need to choose correct size based on weight or ideal weight of patient

12. Laryngoscope What is it? What is it’s purpose?
Check for: size, lightbulb,
function

13. Vaporizer
What is it?
What does it do?
Preparation: fill it

14. Sodasorb Absorbs excess Carbon Dioxide
When granules are full, they turn blue
Change at least once a month

15. Oxygen Supply Anesthesia travels via Oxygen
Flowmeter determines amount of oxygen flowing into system
Check tank every time you use
machine
SAFETY TIP: Always turn OFF the Oxygen when you are finished

16. Scavenge System What does it do? OSHA requirements
F/AIR vs Scavenge system

17. Other necessities… Gauze tie Heated table/ heating pad Eye lube
Syringe for cuff of ET tube

18. YOUR JOB….. BE PREPARED!! Monitor animal Adjust anesthesia
Give breaths
Recover patient