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MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD)

MWD Airway Management

RESPIRATORY ARREST PRESENT or AIRWAY
OBSTRUCTION PRESENT
(dyspnea, labored inspiration, stridor and stertor)

YES Inspect, wipe and suction mouth and pharynx
- Is the airway clear?
- Is the animal breathing spontaneously?
NO
Endotracheal Intubation
(Size 9––11)
- Able to intubate?
- Is airway clear?
NO
Suction Airway
- Is airway clear?
NO
Disruption of mouth, pharynx,
larynx, or trachea?
YES
NO
Perform Tracheostomy
-Is airway clear?
NO YES

Ventilate with 100% oxygen Reposition and
-Is airway clear? YES suction ET Tube
-Lung sounds clear and bilateral -Lung sounds clear and
bilateral?
YES NO
Continue evaluation of other Evaluate for pleural space and
body systems parenchymal problems

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