Factors affecting respiratory system compliance in anaesthetised mechanically ventilated healthy dogs: a retrospective study.

I AsoreyL PellegriniS CanfránG Ortiz-DíezDelia Aguado

Published in: The Journal of small animal practice (2020)

Respiratory system compliance is lower in overweight and barrel-chested dogs and should be taken into account during monitoring of lung function and ventilation management under general anaesthesia.

Keyphrases

lung function
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
intensive care unit
respiratory tract
acute respiratory distress syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
mechanical ventilation
weight gain
respiratory failure