Respiratory emergencies SDL

Question 1

Describe how to manage a dog or cat which presents with respiratory distress.

Answer 1

Provide oxygen
Minimise stress
Be prepared for emergency intubation
put animal in sternal recumbency
examine the patient and localise the problem
Imaging
Get vascular access

Question 2

Identify the major anatomical regions that may be affected in patients with respiratory dyspnoea.

Answer 2

URT
Loss of thoracic capacity
Pulmonary parenchymal disease
Non-CRS conditions

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