Approach to Respiratory Distress

Question 1

what are the cons of giving oxygen to a pet?

Answer 1

route of administration and breathing pattern affect benefit
cost

Question 2

how much is a high flow oxygen unit?

Answer 2

10-20k

Question 3

when should you do something active with respiratory distress?

Answer 3

upper airway obstruction
pleural effusion

Question 4

what should you do about an upper airway obstruction?

Answer 4

decide about intubation
decide about trach
determine what the problem is/if fixable

Question 5

what do dogs show with lower airway disease?

Answer 5

coughing
non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
+/- infection

Question 6

what is emergency parenchymal disease?

Answer 6

pulmonary infiltrates affecting gas exchange

Question 7

when should you advise surgery for a pneumothorax?

Answer 7

spontaneous
quills

Question 8

which oxygen supply methods are not as dependent upon oxygen flow rate and pet’s breathing pattern?

Answer 8

oxygen cages have monitors
ventilators are calibrated

Question 9

what medications should you pay special attention to in cats?

Answer 9

corticosteroids: water retention

Question 10

what do cats show with lower airway disease?

Answer 10

wheezing
bronchoconstriction

Question 11

what is upper airway obstruction/seizure (non-cardiogenic edema) like?

Answer 11

dorsal caudal infiltrates
high protein
needs time

Question 12

where should you tap a chest?

Answer 12

7-9th intercostal space
tap before referring