Anesthetic Safety in Animal Research

What is the most common risk associated with anesthesia in animal research?

• Respiratory Depression

• Cardiovascular Compromise

• Hypothermia

• Prolonged Recovery

• Renal/Hepatic Dysfunction

What percentage of anesthetized animals experience hypotension?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

What is the fasting protocol duration to prevent aspiration?

• 4-12 hours

• 1-2 hours

• 12-24 hours

• No fasting required

What is the target Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) during surgery?

• >60 mmHg

• >70 mmHg

• >80 mmHg

• >90 mmHg

What is the purpose of multimodal analgesia?

• To provide comprehensive pain relief

• To reduce the need for anesthesia

• To speed up recovery

• To prevent infection

What should be monitored continuously during the post-anesthetic recovery period?

• Respiration, heart rate, and temperature

• Only heart rate

• Only temperature

• Only respiration

What is the recommended temperature to maintain during surgery?

• 37°C

• 35°C

• 38°C

• 36°C

What is the role of trained personnel in animal research?

• Effective monitoring and timely intervention

• Only administering anesthesia

• Only performing surgery

• Only caring for animals post-surgery