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18 Cards in this Set
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Euthanasia definition
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inducing a humane death
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Euthanasia methods can be classified in what 2 categories
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Chemical
Physical |
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Euthanasia agent: Inhalant anesthetics
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Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, Halothane, Desflurane
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Disadvantages of inhalant anesthetics
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exposure of personnel
take longer |
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Preferred inhalant anesthetic euthanasia agent
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Halothane, Sevoflurane
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Disadvantages of Carbon Dioxide as inhalant anesthetic
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Need high concentration
Takes long time Heavy, so settles - tall animals not effected Can cause distress |
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Carbon monoxide as euthanasia agent
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Hypoxia by displacement of O2 from hemoglobin
Compressed Gas only |
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Pentobarbital as euthanasia agent
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Hypoxia by depression of vital centers
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When do you not use Pentobarbital
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Do Not use if animal is to be consumed!
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What is the perferred method of euthanasia for many species?
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Pentobarbital
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Potassium chloride can be used as euthanasia agent if
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prior general anesthesia is performed.
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If using KCl as euthanasia agent also use
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ketamine, xylazine,
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KCl MOA as euthanasia agent
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causes cardiac arrest
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What is the peferred method of euthanasia for food animals
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KCl
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What are the unacceptable euthanasia agents when used alone?
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Succinylcholine
Pancuronium Atracurium Are not analgesic! |
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Penetrating captive bolt actions
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concussion and trauma to brain
Need skill to admin adequate restraint |
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Small mammals can be euthanised with a
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guillotine
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Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) as euthanasia agent
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Hypoxia due to depression of vital centers for amphibians and fish - not for food producing animals
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