Use of continuous positive airway pressure in the acute management of laryngeal paralysis in a cat.
Aust Vet J
; 86(10): 395-7, 2008 Oct.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18826511
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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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Gato
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Paralisia das Pregas Vocais
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Pressão Positiva Contínua nas Vias Aéreas
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Obstrução das Vias Respiratórias
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust Vet J
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália