Influence of the wing-of-the-nostrils correction procedure on the change of the acid-base balance parameters and oxygen concentration in the arterial blood in French bulldogs

• Autorzy: Slawuta P. , Nicpon J. , Domanska S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Brachycephalic syndrome develops as a result of a specific build of splanchnocranium. In dogs of brachycephalic breeds, an impairment of correct gas exchange occurs. 5 French bulldogs at the age of 11-14 months, which suffered from continuous mixed-type dispnoea and lowered effort tolerance, were examined. Apart from the above-mentioned symptoms, the occurrence of strong external nostril stenosis was noted in the clinical examination. The symptoms observed together with the nostril stenosis indicated a possibility of an occurrence of the brachycephalic syndrome. 1 ml of full blood was drawn from the femoral artery. Acid-base balance parameters were determined in the arterial blood: pH, pCO₂, HCO₃ -, and pO₂. The wing-of-the-nostrils correction procedure were carried out in general anaesthesia. In premedication, the patients received medetomidine and after 15 minutes, fentanyl together with atropine. The induction of propofol was carried out. After four weeks from the procedure, blood was collected and the acid-base balance and pO₂ parameters were again determined. The obtained values of the acid-base balance and pO₂ parameters showed a noticeable influence of the wing-of-the-nostrils correction procedure on the values of the parameters determined. The results of the blood gasometry obtained prior to the procedure clearly indicate the occurrence of respiratory acidosis. The correction of wings of the nostrils significantly influenced saturation of the arterial blood with oxygen and the symptoms of dispnoea observed by the owners and episodes of apnoea and the loss of consciousness entirely subsided.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

brachycephalic syndrome; balance parameter; oxygen concentration; arterial blood; French bulldog; procedure; dog; brachycephalic breed; acid-base balance; wing correction; nostril

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: 14
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.77-80,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Slawuta P.

• Department of Internal Diseases with Clinic for Horses, Dogs and Cats, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl.Grunwaldzki 47, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland

autor

Nicpon J.

autor

Domanska S.

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