Management of respiratory emergencies in small animals

Catherine Sumner; Elizabeth Rozanski

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.03.005

Management of respiratory emergencies in small animals

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2013 Jul;43(4):799-815. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.03.005. Epub 2013 Apr 20.

Authors

Catherine Sumner¹, Elizabeth Rozanski

Affiliation

¹ Emergency and Critical Care Section, Tufts VETS, 525 South Street, Walpole, MA 02081, USA.

PMID: 23747261
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.03.005

Abstract

Management of respiratory distress involves careful consideration of the history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. Supplemental oxygen is useful. Urgent procedures, such as intubation, thoracococentesis, or tracheostomy, may be required. The prognosis is dependent on the underlying disease, but is often favorable. This article reviews the approach, differential diagnoses, and the approach to management for dogs and cats with respiratory distress.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis
Cat Diseases / therapy*
Cats
Diagnosis, Differential
Dog Diseases / diagnosis
Dog Diseases / therapy*
Dogs
Emergency Medical Services*
Physical Examination / veterinary
Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnosis
Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
Respiratory Insufficiency / veterinary
Respiratory Tract Diseases / diagnosis
Respiratory Tract Diseases / therapy
Respiratory Tract Diseases / veterinary*