Bite-Size CPD: Keeping Patients Comfortable - holistic nursing is not just about analgesia

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

Provider: The College of Animal Welfare

Over the last decade the use of analgesic drugs has become common place in veterinary practice, with even the most simple of cases receiving one or more analgesic medications. There is a danger however that by assuming our patients are ‘pain free’ as a result of adequate drug provision we overlook more obvious factors that contribute to their comfort and well-being.

This course looks at some of the other nursing methods that help keep our patients comfortable. Whilst focusing mainly on small animal patients, cross species examples will be included throughout.

Delegates will consider:
Why is patient comfort important?
Applying the concept of ‘nursing models’ to general practice
Principles of good inpatient nursing
Nursing of specific impatient groups – e.g. neonates, geriatrics, exotics
Peri-operative considerations to maximize patient care and comfort

Who is it for?

Diploma and degree students and qualified veterinary nurses wishing to improve inpatient care in their practices.

The Speakers

Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, MRCVS, D32/33, V1
Liz Mullineaux qualified as a vet from Edinburgh in 1988. She has spent most of her working life in first opinion practice, most recently as a director of Quantock Veterinary Hospital in Somerset. Throughout her career Liz has worked closely with her nursing staff, ensuring that they are able to use their professional skills and training to the highest level. She has helped train both diploma and degree nurses for many years as an assessor, IV and clinical coach. Liz has co-edited several books for veterinary nurses including the BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing and, most recently, the new edition of the BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing (formerly \"Jones\'s‟).

The Venue

The College of Animal Welfare
9 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

2 hours

Registration and Booking

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