Anaesthesia

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Define the term of anaesthesia loss of sensation
what is the mortality rate for dogs under general anaesthesia 0.17%
what is the mortality rate for cats under general anaesthetic 0.24%
Discuss the process that enables drug molecules to cross the blood brain barrier Lipid barrier around the brain- stops drug molecules from entering the brain. Protects the brain from toxins. In order for the drugs to cross the blood brain barrier then need to be lipophilic . Anesthesia drugs are lipophilic as they affect conscious lev
what are the two parts of the respiratory cycle inspiratory and expiratory
define external gas exchange air being drawn into the lungs and pushed out of the lungs.
define gas exchange happens between the alveoli and the capillaries . Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the capillary, co2 diffuse from capillary into alveoli