Fluid therapy is one of those things we do every single day in practice.

We hang the bag, we set the rate, we check the pump, we monitor the patient. It feels routine - maybe even safe.

But the reality is this: fluids are a drug, with complications and contraindications just like any other.

They are not 'just supportive care.' They are pharmacologically active solutions that can either help our patients recover, or contribute to complications if we don't use them in the right way.

So in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm breaking down the most recent AAHA fluid therapy guidelines - giving you all the need-to-know information so you can give great care to patients receiving IV fluids, and hopefully busting a few fluid therapy myths while we're at it.

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There's a lot to think about when it comes to stabilising, treating and nursing cats and dogs with inflammatory CNS disease.

But luckily, we've got a guest with us today to guide us through it!

In episode 102 of the Medical Nursing Podcast I'm delighted to be joined once again by Zoe Hatfield who is bringing us her expertise on nursing neuro patients! Zoe is a neurology RVN and a Veterinary Technician Specialist in neurology, working at Glasgow University's Small Animal Hospital.

In this episode, Zoe is giving us the lowdown on a surprisingly common neurological condition and one that has a significant impact on our patients - and that's meningioencephalomyelitis of unknown origin, or MUO.

These patients are often critically unwell and need intensive nursing care, meaning there are lots of ways we can put our skills to good use and advocate for our patients in the process - and that's exactly what you'll be able to do confidently after this episode!

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About Zoe:

Zoe qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2012. After spending her first year as a RVN working in first opinion practice, she moved to referral joining the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital nursing team in 2013.

Since joining the nursing team, Zoe has developed her passion for neurology and in 2019 gained the VTS certificate in Neurology.

Working within the vet school she enjoys using her extensive experience in neurology to teach and educate students and newer members of staff.

She also presents CPD on a wide variety of neurological topics, including at BSAVA Alba, ExcelCPD, VetTrust, AIMVT and BVA Live.

Watch Zoe's excelCPD webinar series here.

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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.

In episode 101 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, join Zoe Hatfield (RVN, VTS in Neurology) and Laura Jones (RVN, VTS in Internal Medicine) as they discuss one of the most common neurological disorders seen in practice: intervertebral disc disease!

There's so much more to the spinal patient than first meets the eye - and Zoe is here to share her expertise and break all of that down for us. Despite the many causes of IVDD, the impact on our patient is the same - they require intensive nursing care to recover. Luckily, that's where we step in and shine, with lots of skills we can use in the process.

We're discussing all of those skills today, so you can feel confident nursing your spinal patients!

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About Zoe:

Zoe qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2012. After spending her first year as a RVN working in first opinion practice, she moved to referral joining the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital nursing team in 2013.

Since joining the nursing team, Zoe has developed her passion for neurology and in 2019 gained the VTS certificate in Neurology.

Working within the vet school she enjoys using her extensive experience in neurology to teach and educate students and newer members of staff.

She also presents CPD on a wide variety of neurological topics, including at BSAVA Alba, ExcelCPD, VetTrust, AIMVT and BVA Live.

Watch Zoe's excelCPD webinar series here.

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📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode

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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.