Patients that have a tracheostomy tube in situ need continual monitoring 24 hours a day. This high level of monitoring is required as patients are at risk of obstruction, occlusion or tube...
Many clients will be unaware of the extent that BOAS is effecting their pet. Some important questions to ask on admission include: respiratory noise at rest and when playing/exercising; how active...
In order to provide safe anaesthesia, the anaesthetist must be able to maintain adequate respiratory function (Grimm et al, 2015). Part of this entails securing a clear airway and endotracheal...
Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is defined as a failure of effective circulation and ventilation. This leads to reduced tissue oxygenation and organ damage and emergency intervention can be life saving....