Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ventilatory support of the critically ill foal.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Palmer, Jonathan E
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Critically ill foals often have respiratory failure and benefit from respiratory support. Conventional mechanical ventilation using modem mechanical ventilators is easily adapted to foals. Establish-ing ventilator settings is a dynamic process aided by constant monitoring of blood gas values, end-tidal carbon dioxide, airway pressures, respiratory volumes, airway resistance, and respiratory compliance. Early weaning is as important as timely initiation of ventilation.
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