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Vicenti C, Otero PE, Briganti A, Rondelli V, Stabile M, Piemontese C, Crovace A, Lacitignola L, Staffieri F. Respiratory Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Administered during Recovery from General Anesthesia in Brachycephalic Dogs. Vet Sci 2024; 11:75. [PMID: 38393093 PMCID: PMC10893332 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11020075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of applying 5 cmH2O of CPAP using a pediatric helmet during the recovery phase from general anesthesia in brachycephalic dogs. Brachycephalic dogs undergoing various surgical procedures were included in this study, and a total of 64 subjects were randomly assigned to receive either standard oxygen supplementation (NO-CPAP group) or oxygen supplementation combined with CPAP (CPAP group). This study evaluated arterial blood pH, blood gas partial pressures of O2 and CO2, arterial blood O2 saturation, and related parameters during recovery. The dogs were monitored, and helmet tolerance was assessed using predefined criteria. Of the initially assessed 69 dogs, 64 were enrolled: 32 in the CPAP group and 32 in the NO-CPAP group. Fifteen dogs in the NO-CPAP group were excluded based on predetermined criteria. The CPAP group showed significant improvements in PaO2, PaO2/FiO2, P(A-a)O2, F-Shunt, and respiratory rate compared with the NO-CPAP group (p < 0.001). The incidence of reintubation and helmet intolerance was higher in the NO-CPAP group (18% and 15.6%, respectively) than in the CPAP group (0%). This study highlights the potential benefits of incorporating CPAP, delivered through a pediatric helmet, in the perioperative management of brachycephalic dogs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Caterina Vicenti
- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
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- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1427CWN, Argentina
| | - Angela Briganti
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
| | - Claudia Piemontese
- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
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- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
| | - Luca Lacitignola
- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
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- Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area (DiMePre-J), University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
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