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Cardiorespiratory examination
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 1 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.1.1
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Abstract

Successful management of the animal with cardiorespiratory disease depends on accurate localization, diagnostic planning, history-taking, assessment of breathing and determining appropriate tests.

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Figure EXC.1:
Capillary refill time should be assessed using the oral mucosa. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.1: Capillary refill time should be assessed using the oral mucosa.
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Figure EXC.2:
Pulse monitoring sites. (a) Femoral artery on medial aspect of femur. (b) Digital artery on palmar aspect of carpus. (c) Coccygeal artery on ventral aspect of tail base. (d) Dorsal pedal artery just distal to tarsus (between the second and third metatarsals). © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.2: Pulse monitoring sites. (a) Femoral artery on medial aspect of femur. (b) Digital artery on palmar aspect of carpus. (c) Coccygeal artery on ventral aspect of tail base. (d) Dorsal pedal artery just distal to tarsus (between the second and third metatarsals).
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Heart rhythm showing normal (S1 and S2) and abnormal (S3 and S4) heart sounds. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.3: Heart rhythm showing normal (S1 and S2) and abnormal (S3 and S4) heart sounds.
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Compression of the thoracic cavity is used to assess reduced compliance of the cranial thoracic cage. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.4: Compression of the thoracic cavity is used to assess reduced compliance of the cranial thoracic cage.
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Palpation of the trachea can be used to check for signs of airway sensitivity. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.5: Palpation of the trachea can be used to check for signs of airway sensitivity.
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Figure EXC.6:
Thoracic auscultation should be performed to evaluate all lung fields. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.6: Thoracic auscultation should be performed to evaluate all lung fields.
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Figure EXC.7:
Hand position required for performing thoracic percussion. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXC.7: Hand position required for performing thoracic percussion.
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