BOAS tracheostomies with Professor Deborah Silverstein and Dr Lauren Minter
About this episode
This episode features a discussion on tracheostomy decannulation failure in dogs with BOAS, including factors, complications, and related studies.
In this episode we welcome Dr Lauren Minter and Professor Deborah Silverstein to discuss: -Factors associated with tracheostomy decannulation failure in dogs with BOAS -When to attempt decannulation of these dogs -Tracheostomy tube dislodgement -Complications of suctioning -Recurrent obstructive fibrinous pseudomembranes. See this report here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.14650 …all in relation to their original study entitled “Factors that may be associated with tracheal decannulation failure in dogs requiring temporary tracheostomy after upper airway surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vec.13453 Also see a recent related study here: Retrospective evaluation of the outcomes of advanced airway management in intubated patients with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome: 52 cases (2010-2020), https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsap.13907 covering specifically those dogs with BOAS that require emergency intubation. Happy listening and reading!
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