Encouraging client education 1 Feb 2021 Your educational content can be used in different ways to help improve the education of your clients
Successfully managing anaesthesia for feline patients requiring oral surgery 1 Feb 2021 Cats can be more technically challenging under general anaesthetic for oral surgery, and their management must therefore be carefully considered
Anaesthesia for a canine patient with mitral valve disease 7 Dec 2020 Anaesthetising patients with cardiac dysfunctions carries a much higher risk of complications as their ability to compensate for physiological changes during anaesthesia is impaired
Nursing the ophthalmic patient 7 Dec 2020 Glaucoma and uveitis are two important causes of blindness in our veterinary patients and it is important to consider how they affect the animal’s welfare
Nursing patients with gastrointestinal emergencies 2 Nov 2020 The GI tract has many different functions which can be affected by obstruction or the presence of a foreign body and it is important to provide rapid treatment for these cases
Blood transfusions 1 Oct 2020 It is essential to monitor patients throughout the procedure to ensure any sign of adverse transfusion reaction is caught early on
Why become involved in student nurse training? 1 Oct 2020 Training the next generation of nurses is a rewarding task and helps to keep things fresh in your mind – remember, somebody had to train you!
Nursing tips for the exploratory laparotomy patient 3 Sep 2020 From anaesthesia to post-operative monitoring, there are many considerations when approaching an exploratory laparotomy
The necessary numbers in nutrition – how to implement them for weight management 3 Sep 2020 There are many tools available to help you adequately assess the nutritional needs of your patient
Approaching the acute encephalopathic patient 9 Jul 2020 Patients with neuro-intoxication can often be the most challenging and require intensive nursing care, but can also be the most rewarding
The role of the veterinary nurse in the management of senior pets 9 Jul 2020 It’s important to be proactive, not reactive, in the management of our senior patients
Preventing separation-related behaviours developing in puppies 1 Jun 2020 It is important to prepare puppies for separation from their owners and littermates to minimise any distress
Better utilising your nurses 1 May 2020 No practice can work efficiently without veterinary nurses – so why are so many practices still not maximising their potential?
What are the options for managing pain in a different way? 1 May 2020 Non-conventional analgesics may be useful when traditional drugs are insufficient or need to be avoided
Our top picks for BSAVA Congress 2 Mar 2020 Returning to Birmingham for the 30th year, what does BSAVA Congress 2020 have to offer?
The latest advice on wound management 22 Nov 2019 From telemedicine to tilapia, what technologies and techniques are advancing wound healing?
“To help make the cliff edge of patient care more of a gradual transition, we need district veterinary nurses" 24 Apr 2019 Patient care is uppermost in our minds when at work; it is what we are all about and why we go to work. Our practices have advanced in kit and facilities over the years and veterinary surgeon and nurs…
Reassuring advice for recent graduates 27 Feb 2019 A final year veterinary student reviews The New Vet’s Handbook, published in June 2018
Tips for avoiding antibiotic use in wound care 13 Apr 2018 Using techniques in skin prep, wound lavage, debridement and topical antimicrobial dressings to reduce the use of antibiotics in wound care
Reading up on reptiles... 1 Jul 2016 Nikki Cumberbeach steps up to a challenging case involving a 17ft python with a tumour, and finds herself rising to the occasion.