Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Basics of mechanical ventilation for dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Hopper, Kate & Powell, Lisa L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Surgical and Radiological Sciences · United States
Abstract
Respiratory failure may occur due to hypoventilation or hypoxemia. Regardless of the cause, emergent anesthesia and intubation, accompanied by positive pressure ventilation, may be necessary and life saving. Long-term mechanical ventilation requires some specialized equipment and knowledge; however, short-term ventilation can be accomplished without the use of an intensive care unit ventilator, and can provide oxygen supplementation and carbon dioxide removal in critical patients.
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