Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Physical exam signs linked to smoke poisoning in dogs after kennel
By Ashbaugh, Elizabeth A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2012·Wheat Ridge Veterinary Specialty Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The association of physical examination abnormalities and carboxyhemoglobin concentrations in 21 dogs trapped in a kennel fire.
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Plain-English summary
Twenty-one dogs were brought to the vet after being trapped in a kennel fire, showing symptoms like difficulty breathing, low body temperature, and altered behavior. All the dogs had high levels of carbon monoxide in their blood due to smoke inhalation. The vets provided oxygen therapy, which helped lower the carbon monoxide levels more quickly, although five dogs still had slightly elevated levels after 24 hours. With treatment and hospitalization, the dogs showed improvement in their condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate physical examination findings and their association with carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) concentrations in 21 dogs that were exposed to smoke during a kennel fire. SERIES SUMMARY: Twenty-one dogs were exposed to a kennel fire. Physical exam findings, presenting, and posttherapy COHb concentrations as well as therapeutic interventions were evaluated. COHb concentrations upon presentation were increased in all smoke inhalation exposed dogs. These dogs were compared to a small set of clinically normal staff-owned dogs who were not exposed to fire. Physical parameters significantly associated with higher COHb concentrations included lower body temperature, increased respiratory effort, abnormal respiratory auscultation, altered neurologic status, and length of hospital stay. Oxygen therapy resulted in a more rapid decline in COHb concentrations although 5 dogs still had mildly increased COHb concentrations 24-hour postadmission. UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This study describes the relationship of admitting clinical findings of dogs exposed to a kennel fire with their initial blood COHb concentrations. It also describes the resolution of increased COHb concentrations with use of oxygen therapy and hospitalization. Additionally, COHb concentrations for a control group of dogs was evaluated and compared to the dogs exposed to smoke inhalation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22612776/