Ventilatory support (e.g., manual IPPV or mechanical ventilation) may be required for dogs that fail to respond to correction or stabilization of the primary respiratory problem and supplemental oxygen support.15 Ventilatory support requires a heavily sedated or anesthetized patient, even if a tracheostomy tube is in place (See CPG 16).

 

Table 7.  Mechanical Ventilator Setting and Key Parameters