Perioperative Infection Control eCPD Tutorial with Kelly Bowlt-Blacklock With the ever increasing complexity and duration of surgical procedures, the window of opportunity for infection is also increasing. Antibiotic resistance is always a concern and can be potentially devastating and life threatening, so perioperative preparations are essential to minimise infection. This 30 minute eCPD tutorial discusses

Gastric Dilation Volvulus eCPD Tutorial with Kelly Bowlt-Blacklock This 30 minute eCPD tutorial explains the pathophysiology and surgical management of one of the most common and stressful conditions seen in practice – Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus.   Nursing care is essential pre-operatively, intra-operatively and also post-operatively, for survival of these patients

Managing Intra-Operative Haemorrhage eCPD Tutorial with Kelly Bowlt-Blacklock This 30 minute eCPD tutorial discusses the coagulation cascade and methods to reliably, safely and efficiently achieve haemostasis during surgery. In addition to looking at the application of sutures, staples, clips and diathermy etc., we will also share tips on how to aid the surgeon slow and

Suturing, Gloving and Gowning eCPD Tutorial with Kelly Bowlt-Blacklock There are an overwhelming number of suture materials available on the market and most practices have at least one shelf or cupboard stuffed to bursting with a dizzying array of materials, brands, sizes and needle types. This 30 minute eCPD tutorial aims to demystify the complexity

Tibial Fractures eCPD Tutorial with Chris Morris Tibial fractures are commonly encountered in veterinary practice and this 30 minutes eCPD tutorial will describe types of fractures that we see in bones generally, the anatomy of the tibia and fibula, numerous techniques of fracture repair, as well as examples of such techniques in relation to the

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease eCPD Tutorial with Chris Morris This 30 minute eCPD tutorial s designed to help nurses understand the pathology of cruciate disease, how it is diagnosed and will also cover several common treatment options. Areas covered include: Anatomy of the stifle Causes of cruciate rupture Reaching a diagnosis, including imaging Common surgical

Basic Physiotherapy for Recumbent and Respiratory Patients eCPD Tutorial with Donna Carver This 30 minute eCPD tutorial is aimed at addressing how veterinary practice continues to develop and evolve. More challenging patients will require advanced nursing and supportive care to maximise the outcomes for these patients, and to return them to their highest level of

Chickens: Disease Prevention and Vermin Control eCPD Tutorial with Victoria Roberts This 30 minute eCPD tutorial will cover disease prevention in chickens, including quarantine, food and water precautions, and parasite prevention including coccidiosis.  Health indicators will be covered, including appropriate handling and assessing body condition score. We will also discuss types of vermin and their