Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of a laryngeal mask airway in a brachycephalic dog with masticatory myositis and trismus.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Reed, Frances & Iff, Isabelle
- Affiliation:
- Small Animal Teaching Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-month old, male, neutered bulldog was presented for investigation of a 2-day history of trismus. Endotracheal intubation was impossible as the dog was only able to open his mouth approximately 2 cm. A laryngeal mask airway was blindly inserted after induction of general anesthesia to maintain the patient on inhalational anesthesia and improve respiration for computed tomography and muscle biopsy. The dog recovered from anesthesia uneventfully.
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