title: Management of respiratory emergencies in small animals.
abstract: Management of respiratory distress involves careful consideration of the history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. Supplemental oxygen is useful. Urgent procedures, such as intubation, thoracococentesis, or tracheostomy, may be required. The prognosis is dependent on the underlying disease, but is often favorable. This article reviews the approach, differential diagnoses, and the approach to management for dogs and cats with respiratory distress.
authors.affiliation: Emergency and Critical Care Section, Tufts VETS, 525 South Street, Walpole, MA 02081, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sumner
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rozanski
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*