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Equine veterinary journal2021; 54(5); 946-951; doi: 10.1111/evj.13515

Nasal high flow oxygen therapy in hospitalised neonatal foals.

Abstract: Respiratory disease is common in critically ill neonatal foals. Traditional oxygen therapy (TOT) with nasal insufflation of oxygen is often used to provide first-line respiratory support. Mechanical ventilation is used in foals which require a greater level of support but requires specialist expertise and can be associated with significant complications. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) enables a greater level of respiratory support without the need for intubation. High flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) is a mode of NIV commonly used in human intensive care. Objective: To describe the use of HFOT in hospitalised neonatal foals. Methods: Retrospective case series. Methods: Hospital records of neonatal foals admitted between 2018 and 2019 that received treatment with HFOT were reviewed. Clinical data and complications were recorded. Results: Fourteen foals were identified and the median duration of use was 43 hours (range 2-93 hours) with a median flow rate of 0.7L/kg/min (range 0.42-1.67). Ten foals survived to discharge. No significant complications associated with the technique were recorded. Conclusions: A small study population which was retrospectively reviewed. Conclusions: This study provides preliminary information about the clinical use of HFOT in neonatal foals. The technique was well tolerated and no significant adverse effects were noted. However, further study is required to evaluate efficacy.
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Publication Date: 2021-10-13 PubMed ID: 34541699DOI: 10.1111/evj.13515Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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The research focuses on assessing the effectiveness of using High Flow Oxygen Therapy in treating respiratory disease in newborn foals. The study is based on a retrospective examination of previously gathered data and indicates a majority of the foals treated using this method survived without serious complications.

Study Purpose

  • The research aimed to provide an analysis of the use of High Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT) in the treatment of hospitalised neonatal foals suffering from respiratory diseases.
  • The emphasis was placed on comparing the efficiency of HFOT against Traditional Oxygen Therapy (TOT) and Mechanical Ventilation. These methods are typically used for respiratory support in these patients, but they can have complications or require specialised skill to implement.

Methodology

  • The research was conducted through a retrospective review of clinical data gathered from neonatal foals admitted to a hospital between 2018 and 2019. These animals had been treated using HFOT methods.
  • Information about the duration of therapy, flow rate of oxygen, survival rate and any potential complications were all recorded and analysed.

Results

  • The study focused on fourteen foals. The median time of HFOT use was 43 hours with a median flow rate of oxygen at 0.7 L/kg/min.
  • From the analysed group, ten foals survived until they were discharged from the hospital.
  • No significant complications related to the use of HFOT were recorded in the clinical data.

Conclusions

  • The study provides preliminary data on the use of HFOT in hospitalised neonatal foals, concluding that this technique does not induce significant adverse effects and is generally well received by the animals.
  • However, due to the small sample size and retrospective nature of the study, the researchers highlight the need for further prospective studies in order to evaluate the efficacy and potential risks of HFOT in neonatal animals.

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Floyd E, Danks S, Comyn I, Mackenzie C, Marr CM. (2021). Nasal high flow oxygen therapy in hospitalised neonatal foals. Equine Vet J, 54(5), 946-951. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13515

Publication

Equine veterinary journal
ISSN: 2042-3306
NlmUniqueID: 0173320
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 54
Issue: 5
Pages: 946-951

Researcher Affiliations

Floyd, Emily
  • Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, UK.
Danks, Sophie
  • Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK.
Comyn, Imogen
  • Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, UK.
Mackenzie, Catriona
  • Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, UK.
Marr, Celia M
  • Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, UK.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Critical Illness
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Noninvasive Ventilation / methods
  • Noninvasive Ventilation / veterinary
  • Oxygen / therapeutic use
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / methods
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / veterinary
  • Retrospective Studies

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This article has been cited 5 times.
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