Computed Tomography Assessment of Tidal Lung Overinflation in Domestic Cats Undergoing Pressure-Controlled Mechanical Ventilation During General Anesthesia

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate lung overinflation at different airway inspiratory pressure levels using computed tomography in cats undergoing general anesthesia.Study DesignProspective laboratory study.AnimalsA group of 17 healthy male cats, aged 1.9–4.5 years and weighing 3.5 ± 0.5 kg.Metho...

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Main Authors: Alessandro R. C. Martins, Aline M. Ambrósio, Denise T. Fantoni, Ana Carolina B. C. F. Pinto, Lenin Arturo Villamizar-Martinez, João H. N. Soares, Denise A. Otsuki, Luiz Marcelo S. Malbouisson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.842528/full