Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with sudden breathing blockage from laryngeal paralysis helped
By Ticehurst, K et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2008·University Veterinary Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of continuous positive airway pressure in the acute management of laryngeal paralysis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A brachycephalic cat experienced severe breathing problems after waking up from anesthesia due to undiagnosed laryngeal paralysis, which caused a blockage in the airway. The veterinarian used continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a method commonly used in humans, to help keep the cat's airway open while it recovered. This treatment was delivered through a facial mask and successfully managed the cat's breathing issues.
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Abstract
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been is used widely in humans to manage obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, but it has not been widely used in animals. A brachycephalic cat, with previously undiagnosed laryngeal paralysis, that developed acute upper respiratory tract obstruction on recovery from anaesthesia, is presented. The condition was managed by CPAP, delivered via a facial mask.
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