Questions tagged [mediastinum]
What should you do if your dog is bleeding from the mediastinum?
Category: First Aid
Bleeding from the mediastinum in dogs is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. The mediastinum is the area in the chest cavity between the lungs, containing vital structures such as the heart, major blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and l...
How do you handle a dog with a swollen mediastinum?
Category: First Aid
A swollen mediastinum in dogs, also known as mediastinal enlargement, is a serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. The mediastinum is the area in the chest between the lungs that contains vital structures such as the heart, major blood vessels, lymph nodes, esophagus, and tra...
How do you treat a dog with a broken mediastinum?
Category: First Aid
A broken mediastinum in a dog is an extremely rare and severe condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, housing vital structures such as the heart, major blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and lymph nodes. A fracture or...
How do you handle a dog with a dislocated mediastinum?
Category: First Aid
A dislocated mediastinum in dogs is a rare and serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, which contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other vital structures. Dislocation of the mediasti...
How do you treat a dog with a foreign object in its mediastinum?
Category: First Aid
Treating a dog with a foreign object in its mediastinum is a serious and complex medical situation that requires immediate veterinary attention. The mediastinum is the area in the chest cavity between the lungs, containing vital structures such as the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, and trach...