The Collapsed Patient
Provided by Excel CPD
About the course
The causes of collapse in emergency patients can vary greatly, from hypovolaemia to sepsis, and immune mediated disease to hypothermia. This full day course will look at a variety of these different presentations, from their presenting signs, to their ongoing nursing requirements.
Specific areas to be covered:
• Understand the pathophysiology behind commonly encountered immune mediated diseases
• Understand the different types of shock, including hypovolaemic shock and its treatment
• Understand hypothermia and hyperthermia and the widespread effects on patients
• Gain knowledge about sepsis, why it happens and how we treat and nurse these patients
• Understanding chest drain placement and maintenance
Speakers:
Louise O'Dwyer MBA, BSc(Hons), VTS (ECC), VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), DipAVN(Medical & Surgical), RVN
Clinical Support Manager, Vets Now
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Start date | Location / delivery | |
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20 Jun 2019 | Village Hotel Solihull | Book now |