What are the anesthetic considerations for small exotic patients?
Induction and maintenance of anesthesia
Postoperative care
Control of postoperative pain
Dose of analgesic drugs for exotic patients
The corneal response varies from species to species and its loss is an indicator of excessive anesthetic depth.
Preventing hypoglycemia is important and, if it occurs, warm fluids with 2.5% dextrose should be administered preferably by IV route.
It is recommended to minimize blood and body fluid losses and to maintain and replace fluids as necessary.
The use of analgesics is not necessary in small exotic patients, as they do not feel pain in the same way as dogs and cats.
a) I and II are correct.
b) II and III are correct.
c) I, II, and III are correct.
d) II, III, and IV are correct.