Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using nebulized adrenaline after airway surgery in pugs
By Ellis, Jenny & Leece, Elizabeth Ann·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2017·From the Department of Anaesthesia, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nebulized Adrenaline in the Postoperative Management of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in a Pug.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old pug underwent surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can cause breathing problems due to the shape of their face. After the surgery, the pug developed swelling in the throat that could block the airway. To help reduce this swelling and avoid the need for a tracheostomy tube, the veterinarian used nebulized adrenaline. This treatment successfully improved the pug's breathing and allowed for a smoother recovery without further complications.
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Abstract
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome is a common problem in certain breeds, and may necessitate surgical procedures, such as rhinoplasty, palatoplasty, laryngeal sacculectomy, and/or arytenoid laryngoplasty, to improve the quality of life. However, laryngeal edema may necessitate the use of temporary tracheostomy tubes postoperatively to maintain a patent airway. This case demonstrates that administration of nebulized adrenaline in the immediate postoperative period where upper airway obstruction is life threatening can be used to reduce edema, therefore avoiding the need for tracheostomy.
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