Bite Size CPD: Analgesia - An Update in Critical Care Pain Management

Date: Wednesday 14th March, 2012 - Wednesday 14th March, 2012
Start time: 7:00 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £28

Provider: The College of Animal Welfare

Pain is often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of animal suffering. It is an important signal that injury has taken place. However, pain is also an aspect of any surgical intervention. Pain management is one place where well-informed veterinary staff can really make a difference!
The diagnosis and management of different levels of pain or discomfort can make an enormous difference in patient recovery times, quality of life, and may even be the difference between life and death in some severe cases.

Delegates will consider:

Reasons for pain
Disadvantages of pain
Pain assessment & signs of pain
Analgesic strategies
Analgesic agents
Non-pharmacological measures

Who is it for?

This course would be of interest to veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses who are working with critical care patients in practice. This may also be useful for veterinary surgeons who wish to broaden their understanding of pain management, as well as those vets and nurses who are returning from a career break.

The Speakers

Belinda has been working in veterinary nursing for twenty years.
She joined the RVC, Queen Mother Hospital in 2001 and in 2004 achieved the RCVS diploma in advanced surgical nursing. She is a member of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians, and in 2006 she achieved the AVECCT qualification in emergency and critical care. She is currently the senior nurse of the Emergency & Critical Care Department, at the Queen Mother Hospital, RVC and is currently studying for a Masters in Veterinary Education.

The Venue

The College of Animal Welfare
The Royal Veterinary College
Boltons Park Farm
Hawkshead Road
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
EN6 1NB

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

2 hours

Registration and Booking

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