Abstract
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been is used widely in humans to manage obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, but it has not been widely used in animals. A brachycephalic cat, with previously undiagnosed laryngeal paralysis, that developed acute upper respiratory tract obstruction on recovery from anaesthesia, is presented. The condition was managed by CPAP, delivered via a facial mask.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 395-397 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australian Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anaesthesia
- Cat
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Upper airway obstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)