anaesthesia

• What are the learning objectives of this anaesthesia material?

  Define terms, recognize equipment, understand concepts
• Why is it important for a surgeon that the patient is still during surgery?

  To maintain a sterile environment and manipulate the patient
• What is the concept of balanced anaesthesia?

  Using low doses of multiple drugs for anaesthesia
• What are the challenges associated with anaesthesia?

  All drugs have side effects and risks
• What is the death rate due to anaesthesia in human patients?

  1.1 per 1,000,000
• What is the death rate due to anaesthesia in horses?

  1 per 100
• Why is the death rate in horses higher than in other species?

  Due to high body mass and ventilation issues
• What is myositis in the context of anaesthesia?

  Serious muscle injury due to reduced blood flow
• What should be done to ensure a horse is calm before anaesthesia?

  Administer sedatives and muscle relaxants
• What is the purpose of rapid induction of anaesthesia?

  To prevent injury to the horse and handlers
• What is hypotension in the context of anaesthesia?

  Low blood pressure during anaesthesia
• What are inhaled anaesthetics mentioned in the material?

  Chloroform, ether, nitrous oxide, halothane, etc.
• What is the role of analgesics in anaesthesia?

  To relieve pain and reduce anxiety
• What is the purpose of muscle relaxing drugs in anaesthesia?

  To ensure muscle relaxation during surgery
• Why is a patient that is scared and in pain difficult to anaesthetise?

  It leads to higher cardiac output and reduced movements
• What is included in the roles of an anaesthetist?

  History taking, monitoring, and advocating for the patient
• What information should be obtained from the owner during history taking?

  Previous illnesses, current medication, and fasting status
• What parameters are checked during a pre-anaesthesia examination?

  Weight, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature
• What is the function of the vaporiser in anaesthesia equipment?

  To mix anaesthetic vapour with oxygen and nitrous oxide
• What is the purpose of an anaesthesia plan?

  To individualize anaesthesia for each patient
• What physiological considerations are important during anaesthesia?

  Respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatic, CNS, renal, and GIT functions
• Why is monitoring important during anaesthesia?

  To ensure the patient is stable and unaware
• What does the term 'monitor' mean in the context of anaesthesia?

  To observe and check the patient's progress
• What is the significance of repeated measurements in monitoring?

  They provide a dynamic picture of the patient's status
• What should be prioritized when monitoring a patient?

  Check the patient before checking the monitor
• What is the anaesthetist's job during monitoring?

  To communicate information gathered from monitoring
• What is the importance of an anaesthetic record?

  To document every patient's anaesthesia details
• What is a key tip for becoming a good anaesthetist?

  Accumulate and integrate knowledge continuously
• Why should anaesthetists be vigilant?

  Because anaesthesia can kill more patients than surgery