When caring for the critical patient where systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a potential issue, the last thing we want is for problems to snowball out of control into multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). It is therefore crucial that we have an idea of what could happen and how best to monitor for these changes so that intervention can take place. This webinar will focus on monitoring organ systems in the critical patient at risk of MODS, with an aim to better equip the veterinary nurse in these situations and provide the best outcome possible for that patient.

Anaesthesia is a vital tool in small animal practice to facilitate diagnostic, corrective and curative procedures. Principles of appropriate drug choices and techniques are paramount to reduce peri-anaesthetic complications. But how do we come to make these choices? Pre-anaesthetic assessment of the individual patient in respect to signalment, disease status and procedure is invaluable in making these decisions. Pertinent history, and thorough physical examinations are the cornerstone to guide further relevant testing. Risk assessments and the factors that influence these risks, need to be identified and remedied where possible, prior to anaesthesia. Diagnostic testing with respect to blood work, electrocardiograms, and imaging are point of care tools which can add significant information to assist in our quest for the most appropriate peri-anaesthetic plan.

This webinar will discuss the challenging ascpects of venous access and present suitble solutions for venous acces in your critically ill emergency patients.