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Smoke inhalation in an 11 year old Siamese cat

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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/13378
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Author
Fong, Diana
Abstract

Case Description -- An 11 year old, castrated male Siamese cat, presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) after being rescued from a house fire earlier that day. Supplemental oxygen was administered at the scene and was continued during transport to CUHA. Clinical Findings -- The cat was dyspneic, with tachypnea and open-mouth breathing, at the scene. Presenting signs included dyspnea, hypothermia, poor peripheral pulses, a smoky odor, and hyperemic conjunctiva. Blood gas analysis with co-oximetry revealed lactic acidosis and carboxyhemoglobinemia. Radiographic findings revealed a mild, diffuse airway pattern. Treatment and Outcome -- Response to treatment with oxygen and fluid therapy was good and the cat was discharged from the hospital in five days. Clinical Relevance -- This case study reviews signs associated with smoke inhalation, the pathogenesis of smoke inhalation injury, imaging and diagnostics, treatment and management options, and prognosis in cats suffering from smoke inhalation.

Journal / Series
Senior seminar paper
Seminar SF610.1 2008 F66
Date Issued
2008-03-26
Keywords
Cats -- Diseases -- Case studies
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Cats -- Wounds and injuries -- Case studies
Type
term paper

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