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Autologous blood instillation alters respiratory mechanics in horses
Author(s) -
AGUILERATEJERO E.,
PASCOE J. R.,
TYLER W. S.,
WOLINER M. J.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1995.tb03031.x
Subject(s) - medicine , respiratory system , respiratory physiology , horse , mechanics , anesthesia , biology , physics , paleontology
Summary To investigate physiological consequences of autologous blood instillation in the lungs of healthy horses, respiratory mechanics and bronchial response to histamine were studied in 8 Thoroughbreds before and after introducing autologous blood (n=5) and sterile saline solution (n=3) into their lungs. Blood instillation resulted in a decrease in dynamic compliance (Cdyn) and increased respiratory resistance (R). Bronchial sensitivity and reactivity were unchanged after blood introduction. There were no significant changes in pulmonary mechanics or bronchial response after saline instillation.