Respiratory emergencies

Abnormal breathing effort characterized by changes in respiratory rate, rhythm, and character as well as altered behavior

Which of the following is a common respiratory emergency

On a typical triage scale of I to IV, respiratory emergencies must be classified as __________

Always observe the patient from a distance before approaching to be able to assess respiratory rate and effort

Abnormal posture characterized by extension of the head and neck and abduction of the elbows

Cyanosis is usually not readily apparent until the oxygen saturation is ____________ suggesting severe hypoxemia.

Flow-by oxygen provides the most oxygen enrichment at flow rates of

Human nasal cannulas (prongs), available in adult, pediatric, and infant size, can be a very effective, low-stress method in many dogs and are often very well accepted and quickly placed

Because hypoxia causes vasodilation and shock, leading to a difficult cannulation.

A common strategy for dyspneic cats is to

Least stressful catheter for dyspneic cats

The process of very quickly inducing anesthesia and intubating

RSI is a necessity when an animal presents with

The primary survey should include assessment of

The minimum database for an animal with respiratory disease is going to be dependent on what is available at your clinic. In a full-service facility, it will usually include

It is always appropriate to obtain radiographs on patients with dyspnea

Respiratory patients that are sleeping and have a normal respiratory rate would most benefit from cage-side observation of respiratory rate, effort, and pattern.

Supplement oxygen only as long as necessary and wean the level down as soon as possible.

In cases of continued dyspnea after the emergent phase, it is important to note that these patients easily become ____________ as a result of the effort of breathing.

Patients involved in ___________ are most at risk of respiratory distress secondary to trauma

When performing a thoracentesis where would air be located

Laryngeal trauma is often caused by

Tracheal trauma can arise from

Pleural space conditions may arise following

When pressure in the pleural space exceeds that in the lungs, causing the lungs to compress or collapse.

Because the pressure is so high in this compartment, thoracentesis is best performed with a large-gauge catheter, such as a

An autologous blood patch pleurodesis may be performed when

Occurs secondary to a ruptured vessel in the chest cavity.

Occurs when there is a tear in the diaphragm

Chest wall deformities can occur following

Occurs with penetrating chest trauma, causing air to rush in through the defect

Pulmonary contusions occur secondary to blunt force trauma to the chest. Contusions may not be evident initially on radiographs but continue to develop (just like any bruise) over

Which of the following is a major concern following smoke inhalation

In cases of smoke inhalation antibiotics are not recommended unless an infection develops

Airway obstructions are often secondary to or caused by

Laryngeal paralysis, often known as “Lar-Par,” is a relatively common emergency in large, older dogs, most typically geriatric, male Labrador retrievers. It results from paralysis of the

Paralysis of the arytenoids may be unilateral or bilateral, and puts the patient at risk of aspiration pneumonia, as they do not close properly to avoid aspiration.

Brachycephalic airway syndrome is frequently associated with

Cat presents dyspneic, with open mouth, tachypnea, orthopnea, expiratory effort and/or cough, and auscultable wheezes on expiration

RSI is often required in BAS, and brachycephalic animals will often maintain an ET tube with minimal sedation for hours while they sleep.

Patient presents hyperthermic and tachypneic with increased respiratory effort, cyanosis, and hypercapnia.

Often administered as an inhaler for feline asthma

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema is a result of

Auscultation will usually reveal loud pulmonary crackles and wheezes

Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is typically treated with

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema can occur after which of the following

If a pulmonary edema patient requires intubation, many times pink, foamy, edema fluid will immediately fill the tube.

Bacterial pneumonia is often secondary to respiratory tract infections such as

Most commonly found along the Eastern Seaboard and Great Lakes regions of the United States and Canada.

Prevalent in the central United States, from the Great Lakes to Texas.

Common in the southwestern United States, California, and Mexico.

Respiratory disease identified in greyhounds in Medley Florida in 2004

Usually secondary to profuse vomiting, vomiting or regurgitation while recumbent, regurgitation associated with megaesophagus or following anesthesia administration, or as a complication of laryngeal paralysis

Aspiration pneumonia most commonly affects

Signs of aspiration pneumonia typically occur within _______ of the occurrence of aspiration