Airway Emergencies Lecture

Notes and links for the Airway Emergencies Lecture

Updated 12 Feb 2020 to include information from VMX and WVC

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Watch this video to see how to perform an emergency tracheostomy here

 

References/Suggested Reading

1. Dupré G, Heidenreich D. Brachycephalic Syndrome. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2016 Jul;46(4):691-707. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.02.002. Epub 2016 Mar 21. Review. PubMed PMID: 27012936.

2. Macphail C. Laryngeal disease in dogs and cats. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2014 Jan;44(1):19-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.09.001. Review. PubMed PMID: 24268331.

3. Mazzaferro EM. Temporary tracheostomy. Top Companion Anim Med. 2013 Aug;28(3):74-8. doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2013.06.002. Review. PubMed PMID: 24182993.

4: Grubb T. Anesthesia for patients with respiratory disease and/or airway compromise. Top Companion Anim Med. 2010 May;25(2):120-32. doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2010.01.001. Review. PubMed PMID: 20515675.

5. Small Animal Critical Care Medicine – many aspects of emergency airway management

6. Small Animal Surgery – for surgical description of tracheostomy