FIP – An Update eCPD Tutorial with Beth Thomas Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is extremely virulent within the cat population; especially within colonies and multi-cat households. A rare mutation of this virus leads to the collection of clinical signs that we know as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Previously a diagnosis of FIP was often considered terminal,

Renal Disease eCPD Tutorial with Sophie McMurrough Renal disease is commonly seen in practice, in both cats and dogs. In this 50 minute eCPD tutorial, learn all about renal disease and what aspects are important for us to know as nurses, including the difference between chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI), diagnostic

Hepatic Disease eCPD Tutorial with Sophie McMurrough Hepatic disease is commonly seen in practice but can cover a wide range of diseases. The liver has an incredible capacity to regenerate and often disguises the symptoms until the disease is end stage which can make diagnosis and treatment more tricky. In this 50 minute eCPD tutorial,

Collection and Storage of Diagnostic Samples eCPD Tutorial with Sophie McMurrough Diagnostic samples play an important part of our role as an RVN. In this 50 minute tutorial, learn about many aspects of collection (including arterial and central line sampling techniques) along with the handling and interpretation of blood and urine samples

A Practical Guide to Recovery from Anaesthesia eCPD Tutorial with Liza Ebeck This 50 minute eCPD tutorial runs through some of the more practical aspects of planning your recovery area as well as the pertinent points to remember and consider from the pre and peri-operative periods. To finish, we run through considerations for specific patient

Introduction to Fluid Therapy eCPD Tutorial with Rebecca Robinson Although commonly used in everyday clinical practice, fluid therapy is often not considered in great detail, all too often resulting in a blanket “one rate fits all” approach. The topic of fluid therapy is huge and can be quite complex. However, this 50 minute eCPD tutorial

Rabbit Anaesthesia eCPD Tutorial with Claire Speight This 50 minute online tutorial will discuss rabbit anaesthesia from induction to recovery. Reducing stress when travelling to the practice and whilst in the practice, will help to ensure rabbits undergoing anaesthesia remain as calm as possible. We will also discuss the importance of pre op checks and

Pancreatitis – Treatment and Nursing Care eCPD Tutorial with Sophie McMurrough This 50 minute eCPD tutorial follows on from part 1. Pancreatitis is a disease which allows nurses to be really hands on and involved in many aspects. From the treatment options to pain assessments, choices of analgesia available and our reasons for choosing each