Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
French Bulldog with severe breathing trouble helped by special
By Sabino, Catherine V et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2013·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of acute respiratory distress syndrome in a French Bulldog using airway pressure release ventilation.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old female French Bulldog developed severe breathing problems after surgery for a spay and a condition that affects her airway. Despite initial treatment with standard breathing support, her condition didn't improve, so the veterinary team switched to a specialized ventilation method called airway pressure release ventilation (APRV). This new approach helped her recover completely, and follow-up exams showed she was healthy with no lingering issues.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the successful clinical management of a dog with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) using airway pressure release ventilation (APRV). CASE SUMMARY: An 18-month-old female French Bulldog was presented for routine ovariohysterectomy and correction of brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome. Following the surgical procedures, the dog developed aspiration pneumonia and ARDS. Her clinical condition failed to improve with conventional pressure-support mechanical ventilation and she was subsequently managed with APRV. She recovered fully and exhibited no clinical or radiographic abnormalities during follow-up examinations. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first reported use of APRV to manage refractory hypoxemia associated with ARDS in a dog. This alternative mode of mechanical ventilation can be considered a feasible alternative in canine patients with ARDS.
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