Tracheal Dz Flashcards
What makes up the lower respiratory tract?
Cricoid cartilage –> carina
What are the surgical approaches to the trachea?
Cervical ventral midline
Median sternotomy
Intercostal thoracotomy
What are three surgical trachea diseases?
Tracheal collapse
Foreign body
Tracheal rupture
What is the most common treatment of tracheal collapse?
Medical management- sx only when this fails
What surgical treatment is used for cervical tracheal collapse?
External prosthetic tracheal rings
What approach is used to put in external prosthetic tracheal rings?
Ventral midline cervical approach
What are some complications associated with external prosthetic tracheal ring placement?
Laryngeal paralysis due to damage to the laryngeal nerve
How are intraluminal stents placed?
Fluoroscopically or endoscopically
T/F: There is no treatment for collapsed bronchi
TRUE
What are indications for a tracheostomy?
Untreatable upper airway obstruction (stage III laryngeal collapse) or upper airway treatment failure
T/F: Post tracheostomy- your patient cannot swim
TRUE
What is the cause of acute death in cats undergoing a recent tracheostomy?
Mucus plug formation
What is a common cause of ruptured/necrotic trachea damage?
Secondary to ET tube- common in cats and dental procedures
What are causes of external tracheal trauma?
Bites/lacerations
What are CS of tracheal trauma?
SQ emphysema, anorexia, lethargy, stridor, coughing or dyspnea
