73 | The step-by-step guide to managing pleural space disease as a vet nurse
Pleural space disease is a really common cause of respiratory distress in many of our patients, from traumatic pneumothorax patients to pyothorax cats and everything in between. And it’s also a very nursing-heavy disease, with many ways we can use our skills to better care for these challenging patients. In this episode (the first in a mini-series on pleural space disease), we’ll look at what the pleural space is, why it should be there, and what happens when things end up there when they shouldn’t. We’ll touch on the common causes, the signs to look out for, and the diagnostic, treatment, and nursing care needs these patients have, so that you can make more of a difference to them in practice. --- Resources mentioned in this episode: 📲 Chest drain resources: access the resource library here. --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
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72 | 6 top tips to help you nurse patients with lung disease confidently
Whether you’re managing a patient with aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary oedema or trauma causing haemorrhage and bruising, patients with lung disease can decompensate quickly and need intensive nursing care. Knowing what to look out for and the nursing considerations these patients need is vital - and that’s exactly what we’re discussing in this episode. We’ll be breaking down the different pulmonary diseases we see, the impact they have on our patients, and how we can manage them successfully as nurses and technicians. Plus, I’m sharing six of my all-time top tips to help you care for these patients confidently (whilst using a load of nursing skills). So if you’ve ever felt unsure about pulmonary pathophysiology or felt like you could do more to help your respiratory patients, this episode is for you. --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
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71 | The step-by-step guide to managing lower airway disease in dogs as a veterinary nurse
In episode 71 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re following on from last week’s feline focus and taking a look at lower airway diseases in our canine counterparts. We might not see them as often, and they might appear more stable - well, most of the time - but these cases are anything but boring, requiring lots of nursing care, both in the clinic and long-term. Just like our asthmatic cats, it’s good quality nursing that makes all the difference, and to give that great care, we need to understand the lower airway diseases we see, and the impact they have on our patients - which is exactly what we’re covering in this episode. --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
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70 | The step-by-step guide to managing feline asthma as a veterinary nurse
In episode 70, we’re talking about some of the most difficult patients we see - dyspnoeic cats. Yep, there’s nothing like that dyspnoeic cat emergency - they arrive SO stressed, and it feels almost counterintuitive that staying AWAY from them is actually the thing that helps them most in those early stages. The majority of dyspnoeic cats we see have feline asthma - a form of lower airway disease. This disease is pretty misunderstood and is far more complex than ‘just’ being asthma, so in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re looking at exactly what it is and how to manage these patients confidently and calmly from start to finish. --- Resources mentioned in this episode: 📲 Inhaler training videos for cats 📲 Inhaler training article --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
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69 | 4 things you can do to provide better care to dogs with tracheal collapse
If you’ve ever seen an overweight Yorkie honking like a goose, then there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with tracheal collapse before. It’s a progressive and often challenging condition to manage and can make breathing a real struggle for our patients. But by managing these patients well and providing client education and support, we can make a significant difference to these patients. Plus, in severe cases, there are some cool interventions we can perform - and therefore skills we can use - too! In episode 69 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re going to break down what tracheal collapse is, who the patients most at risk are, how to stabilise, diagnose and treat them, and what we can do as nurses to support these cases. --- More free ways to learn with me: 📲 Grab the show notes and references from today’s episode 🖥️ Grab the free webinar, podcast AND resource library access 📲 Follow me on Instagram 🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing --- This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
About Medical Nursing Podcast | CPD for Veterinary Nurses
Every veterinary nurse and technician wants to give great care.
And not just to give great care - but to use more skills, and get more job satisfaction whilst doing it.
Join RVN and veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine, Laura Jones, as she demystifies complex diseases and body systems, breaking them down into small, easy-to-understand chunks that you can use to plan the best possible care for your patients.
Every week, in under an hour, you'll get a simple explanation of a different medical condition - along with a list of skills to use, and nursing considerations to apply to your own patients.
So if you want to know EXACTLY how to plan amazing nursing care for your medical patients, don't miss an episode!
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