Anesthesia - Chapter 2

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Anesthetist = Technician

Anesthesiologist = Veterinarian

MPD = Minimum Patient Database

-Patient history (signalment & presenting complaint)

-Physical Exam & Assessment (TPR)

-Preanesthetic diagnostic workup

Breed Specifics:

Sighthounds - sensitive to barbiturates

Boxers and giant breeds - Sensitive to acepromaziine

Sex Specifics:

Stallions - Acepromazine causes priaprism

Pregnant Cow/Ewes - Sensitive to Xylazine

LOC - Level of Consciousness:

Lethargic: a condition of drowsiness or indifference.