Abstract | OBJECTIVE: CASE SUMMARY: NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first report describing positive-pressure ventilation of an alpaca in the veterinary literature. In this case of severe hypoventilation, ventilatory support was essential to the positive outcome. As South American camelids continue to increase in popularity there may be an increased demand for high-quality and sophisticated veterinary care for these animals. Mechanical ventilation can be used to help restore and maintain normal PO2, PCO2, and respiratory acid-base status in alpacas with ventilatory dysfunction.
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Authors | Claire R Sharp, Davin Ringen, Dusty W Nagy |
Journal | Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)
(J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio))
Vol. 20
Issue 2
Pg. 258-63
(Apr 01 2010)
ISSN: 1476-4431 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20487255
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Anesthesia
(adverse effects, veterinary)
- Animals
- Camelids, New World
- Female
- Hypercapnia
(etiology, therapy, veterinary)
- Hypoventilation
(etiology, therapy, veterinary)
- Postoperative Complications
(therapy, veterinary)
- Respiration, Artificial
(veterinary)
- Treatment Outcome
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