General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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ChicagoGranny
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by ChicagoGranny » Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:41 am
jonchalk wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:02 pm
Like getting back on a horse.
Yup.
Results: Horses receiving CPAP had significantly higher PaO2 and calculated oxygen indices than horses receiving PAP. No significant differences in ventilation indices were observed between the 2 groups. Eight horses receiving PAP and 5 receiving CPAP required controlled ventilation. No differences in dobutamine requirements or mean arterial pressures were recorded.
Conclusions: Continuous positive airway pressure of 8 cmH2O improved oxygenation indices in dorsally recumbent horses without significantly influencing ventilation.
Potential relevance: Continuous positive airway pressure reduces the incidence of hypoxaemia in anaesthetised horses. Further research is warranted to elucidate the effects of CPAP on the cardiovascular system.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23253053/