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| Title | Evaluation of the demand valve for resuscitation of horses. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1980 |
| Authors | Riebold, TW, Evans, AT, Robinson, NE |
| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association |
| Volume | 176 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | 623-6 |
| Date Published | 1980 Apr 1 |
| Keywords | Resuscitation |
| Abstract | Arterial blood gas values, rate of pulmonary nitrogen washout, respiratory rate, arterial blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output were determined during ventilation of six anesthetized horses, with a demand valve. The horses were allowed to ventilate spontaneously, or intermittent positive pressure ventilation was utilized. When compared with spontaneous ventilation, intermittent positive pressure ventilation caused a significant increase in the rate of pulmonary nitrogen washout and a significant decrease of arterial carbon dioxide. It was concluded that intermittent positive pressure ventilation with a demand valve provides a simple method for resuscitation of horses. |