Cushing’s disease is a common endocrine disorder that requires careful diagnostic support and long-term management. Veterinary nurses play a critical role in identifying clinical signs, assisting with diagnostic testing, and supporting ongoing patient care.
This webinar reviews the pathophysiology of Cushing’s disease, commonly used diagnostic tests, and treatment options. Nursing responsibilities related to patient preparation, monitoring, and client education are emphasized, providing practical guidance for managing patients from diagnosis through long-term care.
Language: English
Speaker:
Angela Rathman
AAS, CVT, VTS(ECC), (SAIM)
Angela Rathmann has been in the veterinary field over 35 years, and entered into emergency veterinary medicine almost 30 years ago and never looked back! She obtained her CVT as well as VTS in ECC and VTS in SAIM.
Angela is well published and has been speaking internationally for over 20 years. Her passions include helping others not only learn but feel confident in interpreting acid-base disorders, electrolyte imbalances, and metabolic diseases (DKA and HHS are faves).
Angela strongly feels there is no limit to what veterinary nurses can learn! And understanding why things are happening in our patients is vital to providing excellent nursing care.
