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MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD)

100% Oxygen Supplementation Examples

Conscious or fractious muzzled dogs (10– –15L/min) Orotracheal intubation or Tracheostomy (2L/min)

Clinical Pearls:
- Unconscious MWDs: Use tracheal insufflation, orotracheal intubation, or tracheostomy. If there
is an obstruction then bypass the obstruction until the patient is more stable. Do not use tracheal
insufflation for >30 min.
- NOTE: intubation of the MWD is most easily performed with the dog in sternal or prone position,
head and neck extended, and tongue pulled forward. Verify placement by palpating neck for 1
tube. If 2 tubes are felt, the tube is in the esophagus. Capnometer reading >10mmHg also ensures
correct placement.

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