Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumopericardium associated with positive-pressure ventilation in a cat.
J Am Vet Med Assoc
; 206(7): 997-9, 1995 Apr 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7768723
ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumopericardium with hypotension and tachycardia were observed after endotracheal intubation and during positive-pressure ventilation in a previously healthy cat anesthetized for ovariohysterectomy. Potential causes included tracheal tearing during intubation, a closed pop-off valve while using high oxygen flows, and preexisting acquired or congenital abnormalities in the respiratory tract. The cat responded well to conservative management, including cessation of positive-pressure ventilation and use of increased inspired oxygen concentration.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pneumopericárdio
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Pneumotórax
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Enfisema Subcutâneo
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Doenças do Gato
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Respiração com Pressão Positiva
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Enfisema Mediastínico
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Vet Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos