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Unconditional positive regard is a concept that was initially coined by Carl Rogers, a leader in the field of human mental health. The practice of unconditional positive regard in veterinary medicine suggests that the clinician approaches each client…

In this webinar, attendees will learn the pathophysiology of an increased intracranial pressure; in particular increased intracranial pressure secondary to traumatic brain injury. Further, they will learn strategies to ensure optimal perianesthetic…

Cardiac emergencies require urgent attention, and delay of treatment to these patients may cause fatalities. Understanding how the condition will affect the patient is key to understanding treatment efficacy and the importance of the nurse’s role…

Whether you are a veterinarian or a human physician, the neurological examination is the corner stone of the neurology consultation. It has been the case since the work of Pr Charcot who is called the father of modern neurology. The concept behind…

Transparency is a buzzword in human healthcare that emerged nearly two decades ago, when, in 1999, the Institute of Medicine released the controversial report, To Err is Human. This report estimated that 44,000-98,000 people die every year in the…

Not all wounds are created equal. Management and closure of wounds whether traumatic or surgically created (following mass removal for example) relies on a sound understanding of principles of wound healing and relevant patient and wound…

Perioperative hypothermia is a common consequence of anaesthesia and surgery and occurs in most patients undergoing anaesthesia. It can have adverse effects such as delayed anaesthetic recoveries and increased risk of postoperative wound…

Passive Range of Motion (PROM) has long been used as ‘Physiotherapy’ or ‘Rehabilitation’, often being performed by Vet Nurses in the Vet clinic. This presentation provides up to date science on PROM, its uses, benefits, risks and contra-indications.…

Dogs are popular pets. Yet many pet owners are not aware that their beloved pet is stressed. Yet stress in dogs is common: Do you know what is meant by stress? Do you know why dogs get stressed? What are the common triggers that stress dogs? Can…

Sue has had a long term interest in avian and reptile medicine as well as clinical pathology and understands the challenges that these species can present in general practice. Achieving good diagnostic samples can be challenging in some species,…