Lungenfunktionsmessung bei der Katze – eine Übersicht

Zusammenfassung

Dieser Artikel bietet eine Übersicht über verfügbare invasive und nicht invasive Lungenfunktionstests bei Katzen. Die invasiven Techniken umfassen die arterielle Blutgasanalyse sowie die Messung der Lungenmechanik. Zu den nicht invasiven Methoden gehören neben der Pulsoxymetrie und Kapnografie auch bisher nicht in den Praxisalltag integrierte Methoden wie tidale Atemfluss-Volumen-Schleifen, barometrische Ganzkörperple-thysmografie und Thoraxkompression. In diesem Artikel werden Hintergründe, Durchführung, Interpretation und Limitationen der einzelnen Tests diskutiert. Bei korrekter Durchführung und Beurteilung der Befunde ermöglichen Lungenfunktionsmessungen, die Pathophysiologie von Atemwegserkrankungen bei Katzen besser zu verstehen und die vorliegende Erkrankung sowie Wirksamkeit einer Therapie objektiver einzuschätzen.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of currently available pulmonary function tests in cats, divided into invasive and non-invasive methods. Invasive techniques comprise arterial blood gas analysis and measurement of pulmonary mechanics. Non-invasive techniques include pulse oximetry and capnography, as well as methods not yet integrated into everyday practice such as tidal breathing airflow-volume loops, whole-body barometric plethysmography and thorax compression. In this article, the background, execution, interpretation, and limitations of each test are discussed. Proper performance and assessment of pulmonary function measurements may aid in understanding the pathophysiology of feline respiratory disease and in increasing objectivity when assessing the existing disease and treatment efficacy.

Schlüsselwörter

Felines Asthma - Respirationstrakt - Husten - Diagnostik

Key words

Feline asthma - respiratory tract - cough - diagnostics

Publication History

Received: 15 June 2021

Accepted: 06 September 2021

Article published online:
03 December 2021

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