Pain management

Pain management

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Pain management

Clinical presentations, and the use of pain scoring and telemedicine for diagnosing lameness in cats and dogs.

December 2021

Breakthrough pain linked to OA in dogs

Kirsty Cavill explains how to identify and manage this type of abrupt affliction, which breaks through associated medications.

32 mins

November 2021

Nursing guinea pigs – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses the care of these popular pets, including housing, nutrition and common ailments.

17 mins
Preparing the critical patient for surgery

Megan Brashear discusses how an appropriate fluid therapy plan is an important element of a successful anaesthetic event, and the steps teams can take both before and during procedures to ensure a smooth experience.

30 mins
Nursing neurological patients

Leanne Dobrowolski describes the role physical therapy plays in a multimodal approach to treatment of these patients, and why communication is key to success.

26 mins
Help! It’s an emergency – procedure for nursing ECC patients

Victoria Bowes outlines what to do when attending an emergent patient, focusing on the importance of triage.

27 mins

October 2021

Nursing hamsters – advice to share with owners

April Louise Murphy discusses the care of these popular pets, including housing, nutrition and common ailments.

16 mins

August 2021

Taking control of worms: prevention protocols and education

Emma Gerrard discusses how to treat and prevent this parasite, as well as successful client education.

14 mins

May 2021

Common allergies in pets – how they present and treatment

Stacey Westcott looks at critical factors to consider when treating these conditions, including nutrition, environment and medication.

28 mins

April 2021

Scratching the surface – skin disease and irritations

Leonie Ager discusses the most prevalent causes of these conditions in cats and dogs, and treatments.

33 mins

March 2021

Wound management – basics and veterinary nurse’s role

Heather Kirkness advises on how these types of injury are treated to help VNs deliver the best possible care to patients.

44 mins

December 2020

Respiratory disorders and diseases – diagnosis and treatment

Jessica Beckett discusses emerging options for treating a variety of such conditions presenting in cats and dogs.

28 mins

November 2020

OA and joint pain: providing patient care during a pandemic

Nicola Ackerman explains how vet nurses can ensure patients are getting the best level of care amid COVID-19 restrictions.

19 mins

October 2020

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware discusses metabolism.

10 mins

September 2020

Cardiology anaesthesia: updates in small animal patients

Lou Northway walks readers through the stages of, and considerations around, anaesthetising cats and dogs with cardiac conditions.

30 mins

August 2020

Animal allergy clinics: getting to the bottom of irritants

John Redbond discusses the value of such clinics, how to identify and treat allergic skin disease, and key messages to share with dog and cat owners.

32 mins

July 2020

Worming protocols: key messages for pet owners

Menna Field details information for VNs to share with their clients on the effect commonly encountered worms can have on humans, farm animals and pets, to help compliance.

24 mins

June 2020

Diabetes mellitus: diagnosis and treatment

Emma Gerrard gives a brief overview of the aetiology and management of this disease in cats and dogs.

28 mins

April 2020

Itchy cats and dogs: causes of irritants and cures

John Redbond details how pruritus commonly manifests in companion animals, and how to identify and treat its origins.

32 mins
Managing renal patients – are we doing the best for them?

Nicola Ackerman details symptoms of kidney dysfunction and how veterinary nurse clinics can help manage it.

33 mins

February 2020

Equine dermatology: latest protocols and advice

Marie Rippingale looks at how RVNs can assist with procedures in cases of skin disease in equids.

20 mins