Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of controlled ventilation in a clinical setting.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Sereno, Robin L
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
Mechanical ventilation, which helps animals breathe when their lungs can't get enough oxygen or when their brain isn't signaling them to breathe properly, has mostly been used in humans but is now being applied to dogs and cats. While most veterinarians still use manual methods to help pets breathe, a newer technique called mechanical intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV) is proving to be more effective and dependable. With the right training, veterinary technicians can use IPPV to support pets that are having trouble breathing until they can breathe normally on their own. This approach can significantly improve the care of pets with serious respiratory issues.
Abstract
Mechanical ventilation has long been used to maintain ventilation in humans when the lungs are rendered incapable of oxygenation or when respiration is affected by central nervous system depression, but it has only recently been applied to similar cases in dogs and cats. Although manual ventilation is still the more common form of ventilation in dogs and cats, mechanical intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV) is a much more efficient and reliable means of maintaining the highest quality of respiratory assistance. With proper training, technicians can use IPPV to support compromised animals until they are capable of maintaining normal oxygen concentrations.
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