Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat develops lung barotrauma during dental anesthesia and recovers
By Manning, M M & Brunson, D B·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1994·School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Barotrauma in a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 3.5-year-old domestic long-hair cat was brought to the vet for a routine dental cleaning and seemed perfectly healthy. However, during anesthesia, a mistake caused high pressure in the breathing equipment, leading to a serious condition called pneumothorax, where air leaks into the chest. The vet treated this by removing the excess air and giving the cat oxygen. Thankfully, the cat recovered well and was sent home after the treatment.
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Abstract
A 3.5-year-old domestic long-hair cat was admitted to the veterinary hospital for routine procedures, including dental prophylaxis. The cat appeared clinically normal. General anesthesia was induced, and 30 minutes later, the pop-off valve was inadvertently left in a closed position. The cat developed pneumothorax, which was treated via thoracentesis and administration of oxygen. The condition resolved and the cat was released from the hospital to its owner. Barotrauma resulted because of high pressure in the anesthetic circuit. Barotrauma is a life-threatening complication of general anesthesia.
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