Managing trauma and shock in exotic patients
Emergency presentations in exotic patients are as unique and varied as exotic species themselves. Wh...
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Feline blood transfusion
Blood transfusion is a life-saving treatment for severe anaemia and coagulopathies. Because blood tr...
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Emergency triage for small animal veterinary nurses: a guide
Emergency triage is an essential skill that veterinary nurses must master. In the veterinary practic...
13 min read
Caesarean of pregnant bitches - an overview
The gestation period for dogs is generally 62 to 64 days. There are a few physical changes that an o...
10 min read
Newborn resuscitation following dystocia or caesarean section in small animals
Human intervention is often unnecessary following the birth of a healthy puppy or kitten to an unaff...
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Top tips for supporting the medical emergency as a veterinary nurse
Medical patients can present as emergencies due a variety of conditions including acute kidney injur...
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How to Make Sure Your Veterinary Crash Kit is Ready to Go
A good veterinary crash kit is pivotal in any emergency situation and every practice should have one...
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Diagnosis and treatment in veterinary near-drowning cases
By Rosalind Wright BVSc BSc GPCert(EMS) MRCVS
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The nurse’s role in the treatment and management of the dyspnoeic patient
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the lungs and remove carbon dioxi...
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