Resting respiratory rate (RRR)
Resting respiratory rate ( RRR) is a proven tool to help identify and manage dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF). 1,2
RRR is closely correlated to the amount of fluid in the lungs.2 ue to increased pulmonary venous D pressure and fluid accumulation in CHF:1 – The lungs become stiffer –R espiration becomes insufficient, leading to hypoxemia and acidosis –T he effort required to breathe and frequency of breaths increases
rRr quickly identifies disease progression2 • Monitoring of RRR by pet owners can aid in early diagnosis of CHF • Outperformed laboratory tests and Doppler echocardiography
Monitoring RRR can help dog owners before and after a diagnosis of CHF. Since early signs of CHF can be subtle, monitoring RRR can aid in early diagnosis.2
For diagnosed dogs, monitoring RRR can help manage diuretics.1,2
• RRR appears abnormal before other recognizable signs, such as coughing or dyspnea, are present3 –C an help identify disease before signs become more pronounced –M ay allow for earlier therapeutic intervention2
• Can help avoid excessive or insufficient diuresis1,2,4 – < 25 breaths/min may indicate that the dose of the diuretic can be lowered4 – >35 breaths/min is highly suggestive of pulmonary edema4 — need for increased diuretic5 • Offers a cost-effective way to assess treatment success2
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Dogs with heart disease should see a veterinarian if they have a consistently elevated respiratory rate. Owners should also contact a veterinarian if RRR increases by >25% or is >30 breaths/min.3,4
The new
Y our Dog's Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app makes monitoring easy! 1) Tracks dog’s RRR 2) Compares RRR over time 3) Enables owners to upload their information directly to their veterinarians
Snap this QR code with your smartphone to download the app. Download a free QR code reader at http://gettag.mobi.
When your clients arrive at the setup page (shown below), share these 2 easy steps to help them get started: Step 1: Ensure that your clients complete the target breathing rate field with the information you provide.the Download
On the set up page enter:
Your Dogs Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app
Step 2: Ask your clients to count the dog’s RRR for 5 days. Then count ____ time(s) per day/week/month, On up page enter: per the yourset recommendation.
Count every day for 5 days Count every day for 5 days Then count time(s)add peryour weekemail address to the “Add aThen time(s) per week NOTE: Make____ sure clients Vet” count section,____ so they can easily send you results. On the set up page enter:
Download the Your Dogs Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app
On the set up page enter:
References: 1. Schober KE, Hart TM, Stern JA, et al. Effects of treatment on respiratory rate, serum natriuretic peptide concentration, and Doppler echocardiographic indices of left ventricular filling pressure in dogs with congestive heart failure secondary to degenerative mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(4):468–479. 2. Schober KE, Hart TM, Stern JA, et al. Detection of congestive heart failure in dogs by Doppler echocardiography. J Vet Intern Med. 2010;246:1358–1368. 3. Rishniw M, Ohad D, Ljungvall I, Porciello F, Haggstrom J. Sleeping and resting respiratory rates in dogs with subclinical heart disease. In: Proceedings from the ACVIM Forum; June 15–18, 2011; Denver, CO. 4. Southern Animal Referral Centre. Veterinary cardiology—sleeping respiratory rate. January 2008. Available at: http://www.sarc.com.au/veterinary-cardiology-sleeping-respiratory-rate/. Accessed February 14, 2013. 5. Gordon SG. Resting respiration rate. Available at: www.idexx.com/pubwebresources/pdf/ en_us/smallanimal/practice-management/steps/canine-cardiac-staff-training-article-resting-rate.pdf. Accessed February 14, 2013.
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RRR is closely correlated to the amount of fluid in the lungs.2 ue to increased pulmonary venous D pressure and fluid accumulation in CHF:1 – The lungs become stiffer –R espiration becomes insufficient, leading to hypoxemia and acidosis –T he effort required to breathe and frequency of breaths increases
rRr quickly identifies disease progression2 • Monitoring of RRR by pet owners can aid in early diagnosis of CHF • Outperformed laboratory tests and Doppler echocardiography
Monitoring RRR can help dog owners before and after a diagnosis of CHF. Since early signs of CHF can be subtle, monitoring RRR can aid in early diagnosis.2
For diagnosed dogs, monitoring RRR can help manage diuretics.1,2
• RRR appears abnormal before other recognizable signs, such as coughing or dyspnea, are present3 –C an help identify disease before signs become more pronounced –M ay allow for earlier therapeutic intervention2
• Can help avoid excessive or insufficient diuresis1,2,4 – < 25 breaths/min may indicate that the dose of the diuretic can be lowered4 – >35 breaths/min is highly suggestive of pulmonary edema4 — need for increased diuretic5 • Offers a cost-effective way to assess treatment success2
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Dogs with heart disease should see a veterinarian if they have a consistently elevated respiratory rate. Owners should also contact a veterinarian if RRR increases by >25% or is >30 breaths/min.3,4
The new
Y our Dog's Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app makes monitoring easy! 1) Tracks dog’s RRR 2) Compares RRR over time 3) Enables owners to upload their information directly to their veterinarians
Snap this QR code with your smartphone to download the app. Download a free QR code reader at http://gettag.mobi.
When your clients arrive at the setup page (shown below), share these 2 easy steps to help them get started: Step 1: Ensure that your clients complete the target breathing rate field with the information you provide.the Download
On the set up page enter:
Your Dogs Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app
Step 2: Ask your clients to count the dog’s RRR for 5 days. Then count ____ time(s) per day/week/month, On up page enter: per the yourset recommendation.
Count every day for 5 days Count every day for 5 days Then count time(s)add peryour weekemail address to the “Add aThen time(s) per week NOTE: Make____ sure clients Vet” count section,____ so they can easily send you results. On the set up page enter:
Download the Your Dogs Heart Resting Respiratory Rate app
On the set up page enter:
References: 1. Schober KE, Hart TM, Stern JA, et al. Effects of treatment on respiratory rate, serum natriuretic peptide concentration, and Doppler echocardiographic indices of left ventricular filling pressure in dogs with congestive heart failure secondary to degenerative mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(4):468–479. 2. Schober KE, Hart TM, Stern JA, et al. Detection of congestive heart failure in dogs by Doppler echocardiography. J Vet Intern Med. 2010;246:1358–1368. 3. Rishniw M, Ohad D, Ljungvall I, Porciello F, Haggstrom J. Sleeping and resting respiratory rates in dogs with subclinical heart disease. In: Proceedings from the ACVIM Forum; June 15–18, 2011; Denver, CO. 4. Southern Animal Referral Centre. Veterinary cardiology—sleeping respiratory rate. January 2008. Available at: http://www.sarc.com.au/veterinary-cardiology-sleeping-respiratory-rate/. Accessed February 14, 2013. 5. Gordon SG. Resting respiration rate. Available at: www.idexx.com/pubwebresources/pdf/ en_us/smallanimal/practice-management/steps/canine-cardiac-staff-training-article-resting-rate.pdf. Accessed February 14, 2013.
© 2013 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. VET0313023
13655
