A 9-year old male castrated Westie presents on emergency after being rescued from a house fire. On presentation, the dog has a respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute with increased inspiratory effort and moderate distress. The dog's mucous membranes are bright red. What is the likely cause of the bright red color of the dog's mucous membranes: carbon monoxide, ash, burns, or carbon dioxide?

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Sydnee

11 December, 20:35

A 9-year old male castrated Westie presents on emergency after being rescued from a house fire. On presentation, the dog has a respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute with increased inspiratory effort and moderate distress. The dog's mucous membranes are bright red. What is the likely cause of the bright red color of the dog's mucous membranes: carbon monoxide, ash, burns, or carbon dioxide?

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Ada Chan · Answer 1

The correct option to the following question is Carbon monoxide

Explanation:

Most common symptom of Carbon Monoxide poisoning are dizziness, headache, weakness, vomiting, upset stomach, confusion, and chest pain. The Carbon monoxide or CO symptom is often that described as "flu-like." If the breaths in a lot of the Carbon monoxide or CO then it can make pass out any person or it kills you.