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The team approach is stressed. Orders are outlined and some highlighted for discussion. Vital signs and further testing, quick assessment tests (QATs),  fluid therapy, ongoing fluid losses from head to toe, nutritional support, assessing for systemic…

We give blood products on an increasingly frequency in veterinary medicine, but how much do we really know about the product we are giving, the indications for each product and possible sequelae to this administration of foreign products? Blood and…

Injured, and many ill patients, are painful sometimes it is obvious but others not. History and physical examination upon admission must include assessment, severity and location of pain to avoid these areas during restraint. Extreme caution with a…

Animals presenting with renal compromise can display a variety of different clinical signs. A full clinical history can be very enlightening, but you need to ask the right questions. Diagnostics such as urine sampling and blood tests will help the…

Obesity is recognized as the most important medical disease in pets worldwide with a prevalence of 40-60 %.  It not only increases disease risk, it reduces quality of life and  shortens life expectancy. In this webinar, we will discuss different…

Emergency surgery is just that – an emergency – and often needs to happen as soon as possible. But immediate anesthesia should not be an excuse for not preparing the patient or the nursing team, it’s even more reason to prepare! This lecture will…

All about Shock A patient presents in “Shock” – what does this actually mean?  What is happening to that patient and how can we best treat this critical condition? There are 3 different types of shock - hypovolaemic, distributive and cardiogenic,…

Evaluation of CSF is an important diagnostic tool for assessment of patients displaying neurological abnormalities. Basic cytological evaluation of CSF includes determination of the total and differential leukocyte counts and protein concentration.

Have you been asked to do shift work but feel leery about the rumours of the many challenges that come with it? Or are you a seasoned shift worker feeling like this gruelling schedule is catching up with you as each shift is filled with increasing…

Recognising and treating pain can be challenging and particularly so in our feline patients. In this webinar we will look at the importance of recognising and measuring pain and explore the tools available to assess acute pain in cats such as the…