Dyspnea in Cats Flashcards
Upper airway narrowing and/or obstruction leads to increased inspiratory/expiratory (choose) effort.
(Inspiratory)
Lower airway narrowing and/or obstruction leads to increased inspiratory/expiratory (choose) effort.
(Expiratory)
Obstructive breathing patterns are associated with (slower, deeper breaths)/(short, rapid, shallow breaths) (choose).
(Slower, deeper breaths)
Restrictive breathing patterns are associated with (slower, deeper breaths)/(short, rapid, shallow breaths) (choose).
(Short, rapid, shallow breaths)
What localization pairs with restrictive breathing?
(Pulmonary parenchymal and/or pleural space disease)
What are signs of respiratory distress in cats?
(Tachypnea, increased inspiratory and/or expiratory effort, open mouth breathing, lethargy, depression, and orthopnea)
Will the inspiratory or expiratory phase of breathing be longer when a cat has upper airway disease?
(Inspiratory, may also have stertor or stridor)
Will the inspiratory or expiratory phase of breathing be longer when a cat has lower/small airway disease?
(Expiratory, will see signs of effort or push)
What are some immediate therapies that should be considered for respiratory distress patients?
(Sedation, IV access, cooling if hyperthermic, endotracheal intubation as necessary)
What is the purpose of performing a TFAST on a patient with respiratory distress?
(Screening for pleural effusion, maybe looking for B lines, and evaluating left atrial size)
How do cats with feline inflammatory bronchial disease typically present after an exacerbation (such as exposure to potential allergens or irritants)?
(Open mouth breathing, dyspneic, and cyanotic)
What is the purpose of corticosteroids used in the treatment of feline inflammatory bronchial disease?
(Reduce inflammation and airway hyperreactivity)
What can occur secondary to inflammation of the airway and can lead to respiratory distress?
(Bronchoconstriction → why you use bronchodilators)
