Successful treatment of suspect Babesia-induced ARDS in a dog using
lung-protective positive-pressure ventilation and neuromuscular
blockade.
- Ian DeStefano,
- Annie Wayne,
- Sarah Cudney,
- Elizabeth Rozanski
Elizabeth Rozanski
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Author ProfileAbstract
A mixed breed dog was treated for severe hemolytic anemia secondary to
Babesia canis infection. Within 14 hours of hospitalization, the dog
developed respiratory distress and hypoxemia. The patient improved with
lung-protective mechanical ventilation and neuromuscular blockade. The
dog survived to discharge and was reportedly healthy at three-month
follow up.17 May 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 18 May 2022Submission Checks Completed
18 May 2022Assigned to Editor
19 May 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
23 Jul 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
24 Jul 2022Editorial Decision: Accept