Abstract
A 24-hour-old Standardbred filly was referred with an acute history of weakness, respiratory distress and subcutaneous emphysema. Radiographic evaluation revealed left sided rib fractures, unilateral pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. Serial arterial blood gas measurements pre- and post rib repair showed pulmonary dysfunction. Post operative radiographs revealed the presence of air bronchograms and a bronchointerstitial pattern, suggestive of alveolar parenchymal pathology consistent with pulmonary contusion, pulmonary oedema or ALI/ARDS. The filly was treated with intranasal oxygen and an active chest draining unit and recovered uneventfully.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 186-191 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Equine Veterinary Education |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Horse
- Parenchymal pulmonary disease
- Rib fractures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Equine