CPD

This session will discuss the triage, stabilisation and emergency treatment of respiratory distress patients, as well as the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of common respiratory conditions.

Presented by Laura Rosewell 

Objective of the lecture 

- Explain the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus

- Evaluate the differences of diabetes mellitus between dogs and cats

- Identify the types of insulin used in veterinary practice, and their indications

- Confidently advise owners on…

This lecture will provide a good background of information on veterinary dentistry for nurses. The lecture will cover many aspects of dentistry including a revision of anatomy, some aspects of dental pathology and decision making regarding dental extractions. 

The lecture will also demonstrate…

Anaesthesia is always a tricky combination of science and art, and when we are asked to assist with a general anaesthetic on an exotic species that is unfamiliar to us it can become overwhelming. 

In this lecture I will discuss some key…

The acute trauma patient presents many challenges and with various analgesic techniques available, the RVN needs to know how to nurse these patients and what to expect from pain management techniques. 

Methods of providing analgesia will be discussed alongside drugs commonly used and…