Orthopaedic Conditions of the Shoulder eCPD Tutorial with Chris Morris This 30 minute eCPD tutorial is designed to help nurses understand the diagnosis, imaging and surgical treatment options for shoulder lameness in the dog.  Conditions covered include: Medial shoulder instability Supraspinatus / infraspinatus contracture Osteochondrosis, osteochondritis dissecans Ruptured lateral glenohumeral ligament Bicipital tenosynovitis / rupture

Head Trauma eCPD Tutorial with Sam Bell Head trauma can be a daunting emergency to be faced with, however being prepared for the patient’s arrival and the monitoring required and knowing exactly what the clinical signs mean can make these cases extremely rewarding for the veterinary nurse. This 30 minute eCPD tutorial aims to give

Intraoperative Analgesia eCPD Tutorial with Jess Boulton Although the decision on what medications to use lies with the veterinary surgeon, it is still essential for nurses to have a knowledge of what analgesic drugs are available. Ultimately we are the ones who are monitoring that patient during a general anaesthetic. It does fall on us

Anaesthetising the Brachycephalic Patient eCPD Tutorial with Jess Boulton The delights of brachycephalic breeds… the list goes on! This 30 minute eCPD tutorial will guide you through the necessary preparation both mentally and physically in terms of preparing to anaesthetise the brachycephalic patient. There are a number of important considerations throughout the entire journey from

Understanding Capnography eCPD Tutorial with Jess Boulton As the use of multi parameter monitors is increasing, it is important to consider each parameter and how they are assessed. This 30 minute eCPD tutorial will guide you through the basic principles behind capnography to include how it works, the necessary equipment, what it measures and why

Blood Pressure Under Anaesthesia eCPD Tutorial with Jess Boulton Measuring blood pressure during general anaesthesia still isn’t always undertaken. The blood pressure of a patient is often only assessed whilst conscious depending on clinical need. Monitoring blood pressure under anaesthesia is essential to assess the cardiovascular function of a patient. This 30 minute eCPD tutorial

Nursing the Thrombocytopaenic Patient eCPD Tutorial with Lyndsey Ashburner This 30 minute eCPD tutorial discusses one of the most critical and commonly seen primary haemostatic defects seen in our veterinary patients What is thrombocytopenia? Causes of thrombocytopenia Symptoms and diagnosis Nursing considerations

Simple Steps in Blood Gas Analysis eCPD Tutorial with Katie Gray Do you find yourself taking bloods from your patients and sticking the results to their paperwork ten times a day in robot fashion? Would you like to know a bit more about what they mean? This 30 minute tutorial is a quickfire guide to