Pulmonary edema associated with transient airway obstruction in three horses.
Pulmonary edema associated with transient airway obstruction was detected in 3 horses. The cause of obstruction was different in each horse, but after relief of the obstruction, clinical signs and radiographic abnormalities were indicative of pulmonary edema. In 2 of the 3 horses, pink frothy fluid was evident in the airways. The horses were treated with furosemide, nasal insufflation of O2, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-biotics. Of the 3 horses examined, 1 horse died acutely, 1 horse recovered fully, and 1 developed pleuritis and was subsequently euthanatized.
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Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA 01536.
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*