Successful treatment of suspect Babesia‐induced ARDS in a dog using lung‐protective positive‐pressure ventilation and neuromuscular blockade

Abstract

Abstract 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.

Keywords

• babesiosis
• critical care medicine
• infectious disease
• respiratory medicine