Update on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Small Animals

Manuel Boller; Daniel J Fletcher

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2020.06.010

Update on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Small Animals

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2020 Nov;50(6):1183-1202. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2020.06.010. Epub 2020 Aug 12.

Authors

Manuel Boller¹, Daniel J Fletcher²

Affiliations

¹ Melbourne Veterinary School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: manuel.boller@unimelb.edu.au.
² Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, DCS Box 31, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.

PMID: 32798056
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2020.06.010

Abstract

Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA), the acute cessation of ventilation and systemic perfusion, leads to discontinuation of tissue oxygen delivery and death if not quickly reversed. Reported resuscitation rates suggest that the heart can be restarted in 40% to 50% of dogs and cats treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, approximately 80% of these animals do not survive to hospital discharge. To minimize mortality due to CPA a broad strategy is required including preparedness and prevention measures, basic and advanced life support as well as post-cardiac arrest care. This article summarizes the current guidelines on the treatment of small animals with CPA..

Keywords: Advanced life support; Basic life support; Cardiopulmonary arrest; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Cat; Dog; Postcardiac arrest care.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / veterinary*
Cat Diseases / therapy*
Cats
Dog Diseases / therapy*
Dogs
Heart Arrest / therapy
Heart Arrest / veterinary*