Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to perform CPR on cats in an emergency
By Ward, Melody J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2021·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Getting the most out of all nine lives.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This article discusses the importance of being prepared for cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA), which is when a cat's heart and breathing stop, especially in situations where they are sick, injured, or under anesthesia. It highlights that while there is a lot of information about CPA and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for humans, there is much less available for pets, particularly cats. The authors aim to provide veterinarians with a thorough review of how to recognize and prevent CPA, train staff, and perform CPR effectively. They emphasize the need for tailored guidelines specific to cats and dogs to improve outcomes in emergency situations. Overall, the article stresses the importance of education and preparedness in veterinary practices to help save pets' lives.
Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) can occur in any veterinary or animal care setting and is a particular risk in scenarios involving ill, injured or anesthetized patients. Education of all staff on the prevention and recognition of CPA, as well as the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is vital to influencing outcome. EVIDENCE BASE: While there is a plethora of information regarding CPA and CPR in human medicine, there are comparably few studies in the veterinary literature. Many of the current veterinary guidelines are extrapolated from human medicine or studies based on animal models. Ongoing work is needed to tailor guidelines and recommendations to our domestic feline (and canine) patients in a clinical setting. AIM: The aim of this article, which is intended for veterinarians in all areas of small animal practice, is to provide an evidence-based review of CPA and CPR in feline patients. The authors have drawn heavily on detailed recommendations published by the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative - one of the few resources specific to the veterinary clinical setting - as well as reviewing the available peer-reviewed literature studies, in constructing this article. Among the topics discussed are recognizing and preventing CPA, staff training and clinic preparedness, basic life support and advanced life support interventions, and appropriate post-cardiac arrest care.
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