Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe breathing trouble from inhalant toxin
By Greensmith, Thomas D & Cortellini, Stefano·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2018·Department of Clinical Science and Services, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of canine acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to inhalant toxin exposure.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male neutered Greyhound was brought to the vet with severe breathing problems after being exposed to a toxic aerosol. He started having trouble breathing within 12 hours of the exposure and needed immediate veterinary care. At the referral hospital, he received mechanical ventilation and supportive treatment. After 5 days of care, he was able to go home, showing a successful recovery from the acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by the inhalant toxin.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the successful management of a dog with acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to inhalant toxin exposure. CASE SUMMARY: An 8-year-old male neutered Greyhound was referred with severe respiratory distress 56 hours after exposure to an aerosol toxicant. The patient developed respiratory difficulties requiring veterinary attention within 12 hours of initial exposure. Treatment at the referral hospital included mechanical ventilation and supportive care. The patient was discharged 5 days after admission to the referral hospital. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION: This is the first report, to the authors' knowledge, of canine acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to inhalant toxin exposure not associated with smoke inhalation. The report summarizes the provided care and subsequent successful outcome.
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