Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A novel approach to decannulation of a tracheostomy tube using a 1-way speaking valve after upper airway trauma in 2 dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Kastenholz, Victoria N P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Emergency and Critical Care Department · United States
- Species:
- dog
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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