Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure for Non-invasive Respiratory Support of Foals.

ABSTRACT: Respiratory insufficiency and pulmonary health are important considerations in equine neonatal care. As the majority of foals are bred for athletic pursuits, strategies for respiratory support of compromised foals are of particular importance. The administration of supplementary oxygen is readily implemented in equine practice settings, but does not address respiratory insufficiency due to inadequate ventilation and is no longer considered optimal care for hypoxia in critical care settings. Non-invasive ventilatory strategies including continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure are effective in human and veterinary studies, and may offer improved respiratory support in equine clinical practice. The current study was conducted to investigate the use of a commercial bi-level positive ai

SUBMITTER: Raidal SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8511517 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature