Re: IPPV

Cloudy Weather — Fri, 02 May 2014 22:36:18 GMT

Very interesting point about the brachycephalic breeds. Thank you for adding that.:)

Re: IPPV

Cloudy Weather — Fri, 02 May 2014 22:33:00 GMT

Thank you Stuart this is really helpful :) Do you know any useful articles/books which discusses IPPV in detail?

Re: IPPV

Stuart Ford-Fennah — Fri, 02 May 2014 21:14:19 GMT

Hi,

I thin the cause of the apnoea should be identified - if the patients too deep then need to lightened up etc post induction apnoea - ask vet to admin iv bolus slower!
I would keep a close eye on the SpO2 and ensure this maintains sensible levels - i don't think over oxygenation should be a concern (if your thinking of oxygen toxicity this is referring to breathing in O2 conc of greater that 60% for an extended period of time) but your right to be concerned about removing the respiratory drive from lowering the ETCO2, which may (and probably will) also drop the BP.

As a general rule i would give a breath every 30 seconds unless i see the SpO2 dart to drop until the respiratory drive returns or the depth has 'reduced'. I also find that some breed specifically the brachycephalics will run a higher ETCO2 - just something to bear in mind.

Hope this helps..