Lower respiratory problems of the neonate.
The newborn foal can experience problems of the lower respiratory tract that are unique to the neonate. The transition to extrauterine life usually occurs rapidly and in a coordinated manner, but problems associated with the peripartum period, including placentitis, dystocia, infection, and trauma, can result in conditions that compromise gas exchange in the newborn foal. This article reviews the normal transition and presents some of the problems seen in these small patients.
Wilkins
Pamela A
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School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. pwilkins@vet.upenn.edu
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000502:physiology*; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006736:Horses; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D008168:Lung / Q000502:physiology; D036801:Parturition; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*; D012143:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*