Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using a one-way speaking valve to remove tracheostomy tubes in dogs
By Kastenholz, Victoria N P et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2025·Emergency and Critical Care Department, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A novel approach to decannulation of a tracheostomy tube using a 1-way speaking valve after upper airway trauma in 2 dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs with upper airway injuries needed emergency treatment and were intubated to help them breathe. To reduce the time they needed sedation, veterinarians placed tracheostomy tubes, which are tubes inserted into the windpipe. A new method was used to remove these tubes gradually, involving a special one-way speaking valve that helped the dogs breathe more easily as they recovered. This approach was successful, allowing both dogs to eventually breathe without the tubes.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel approach to tracheostomy management in dogs with upper airway trauma. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Two dogs with upper airway trauma presented to an emergency department and required immediate intubation. To minimize sedation time, tracheostomy tubes were placed in both dogs. A stepwise approach to decannulation was initiated, with both dogs receiving a 1-way speaking valve to facilitate a gradual approach to decannulation. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first report of a 1-way speaking valve being used in the management of tracheostomy tubes in dogs.
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