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Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus
Published on: March 6, 2019
Lower respiratory problems of the neonate
1School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. pwilkins@vet.upenn.edu
Summary
Newborn foals can face unique lower respiratory issues after birth. Complications during the peripartum period can impair gas exchange, requiring careful management of these neonatal patients.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal veterinary medicine
- Equine respiratory physiology
Background:
- Newborn foals have specific lower respiratory tract challenges.
- The transition to extrauterine life is usually smooth but can be complicated by peripartum issues.
- Conditions like placentitis, dystocia, infection, and trauma can affect neonatal foals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the normal respiratory transition in newborn foals.
- To present common lower respiratory tract problems encountered in neonatal foals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of neonatal respiratory transition.
- Clinical review of common respiratory pathologies in foals.
Main Results:
- Normal respiratory transition involves coordinated physiological changes.
- Peripartum complications can lead to compromised gas exchange.
- Specific neonatal respiratory conditions require targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding normal transition is key to identifying foal respiratory distress.
- Prompt recognition and management of peripartum issues are crucial for foal survival.
- This review aids in diagnosing and managing lower respiratory tract problems in newborn foals.
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