Computed Tomographic and Histopathologic Studies of Lung Function Immediately Post Natum in Canine Neonates.

The results of this study are clinically relevant since the lung tissue of canine neonates presents an aeration profile as early as 10 min after birth and continues progressively, with a special regard to the dorsal lung areas. This is the basis for resuscitation measures that should be performed, preferably with the pup in the abdomen-chest position.