Equine Resp 3 Flashcards
purpose of the larynx
breathe
prevent inhalation of food
vocalize
signs of larynx issues
resp noise
poor performance
dysphagia
coughing
Recurrnet Laryngeal Neuropathy signs
inspiratory noise at exercise + poor performance
RLN dx
dynamic endoscopy
RLN tx
ventriculectomy
laryngoplasty
C1 innervation
describe ventriculectomy
roaring burr used to evert both ventricles, ventricle is excised
describe prosthetic laryngoplasty
suture edge of cricoid cartilage ==> permanent abduction of left artenoid cartilage
causes of laryngeal paralysis
Organophosphate toxicity
Peripheral neuropathy (liver dx)
Guttural pouch dx
Ddx for right sided laryngeal paralysis
4 BAD (4th brachial arch defect)
perivascular injection
GP mycosis
epiglottic entrapment (by the subepliglottis) tx
may not need it
desrvibe arytenoid chondroitis
ulceration/infection
progressive
who gets tracheal collapse
small breed ponies
indications for tracheotomy
Emergency bypass
Intubation
