Management of Respiratory Emergencies in Small Animals

• Autores: Catherine Sumner, Elizabeth A. Rozanski
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Small Animal Practice, ISSN-e 0195-5616, Vol. 43, Nº. 4, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Emergency Medicine), págs. 799-815
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Management of respiratory distress involves careful consideration of the history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. Supplemental oxygen is useful. Urgent procedures, such as intubation, thoracococentesis, or tracheostomy, may be required. The prognosis is dependent on the underlying disease, but is often favorable. This article reviews the approach, differential diagnoses, and the approach to management for dogs and cats with respiratory distress.