Open AccessSuccessful treatment of suspect Babesia ‐induced ARDS in a dog using lung‐protective positive‐pressure ventilation and neuromuscular blockade
Author(s) -
DeStefano Ian M.,
Wayne Annie S.,
Cudney Sarah E.,
Rozanski Elizabeth A.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6234
Subject(s) - medicine , ards , neuromuscular blockade , hypoxemia , anesthesia , mechanical ventilation , respiratory distress , ventilation (architecture) , blockade , lung , mechanical engineering , receptor , engineering
A mixed breed dog was treated for severe hemolytic anemia secondary to Babesia canis infection. Within 14 hours of hospitalization, the dog developed respiratory distress and hypoxemia. The patient improved with lung‐protective mechanical ventilation and neuromuscular blockade. The dog survived to discharge and was reportedly healthy at three‐month follow‐up.