Post-strangulation pulmonary oedema in a puppy
Strangulation is on the list of differentials for pulmonary oedema: post-obstructive pulmonary oedema (POPE). The pathophysiology is thought to involve negative intra-pulmonary presure resulting from strenous efforts to inhale against a closed airway. This puppy suffered an episode of accidental strangulation. Having survived the acute episode he then presented a few hours later with progressive … Continue reading
