Ever fall asleep on an airplane with the air blasting on your face? Does your nose feel crispier than a crouton? Turns out, the limiting factor for regular nasal oxygen is patient comfort. Despite going through a bubbler, the oxygen is still poorly humidified and cold. This usually limits flow rates to <150 mL/kg/min. For […]
Respiratory
High Flow Nasal Oxygen: Volumax Tips and Tricks
#1: Ensure Disposable Patient Circuit (DPC) is fully seated If not, you may get a misleading “blocked tube” alarm: #2: Leave a slight “S” bend in the Water Inlet Tube The tube connecting the sterile water bag to the unit should not be too loose as this may result in kinks, obstructed flow, and a […]
Just Breathe
Respiratory distress can be stressful for the entire veterinary team. There are 8 main causes of respiratory distress that can be quickly narrowed with a brief physical exam and POCUS. Examples Findings Upper airway Laryngeal ParalysisBrachycephalicsCollapsing trachea Stertor; stridorObstructive: prolonged effort-Inspiratory (extrathoracic dz)-Expiratory (intrathoracic dz) Lower airway AsthmaChronic bronchitis Expiratory effortWheezes Pulmonary parenchyma PneumoniaEdema (C […]
Pulmonary Transfusion Reactions
Written by one of our ECC specialty interns, Dr. Leila Hocine