Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aspiration pneumonia in dogs: treatment, monitoring, and prognosis.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Schulze, Heidi M & Rahilly, Louisa J
- Affiliation:
- Alta Vista Animal Hospital · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Aspiration pneumonia and aspiration pneumonitis are associated with significant morbidity in both veterinary and human medicine. A variety of medical conditions and medications can predispose patients to aspiration. Ideally, aspiration should be prevented, but in dogs that develop aspiration pneumonia, close monitoring and supportive care are imperative. This article describes antimicrobial treatment, fluid therapy, ancillary medical therapy, oxygen therapy, and prognosis for aspiration pneumonia.
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