07jun(jun 7)1:0008(jun 8)1:00THE COMPETENT AND RABBIT FRIENDLY HOSPITAL
Event Details
OM KURSET
Kursus nr. 544
This course guided by a true rabbit nursing pioneer is ideal if you wish to take your
rabbit medical care and hospitalisation to an advanced, complete, and up-to-date level.
A professional approach to rabbit emergencies, anaesthesia, analgesia, nursing, x-rays
as well as “the rabbit friendly clinic” is presented through lectures, practical sessions and
lots of take-home tips and tricks.
UNDERVISER
Jo Hinde-Megarity, Registered Veterinary Nurse, Director of LagoLearn.
Udvidet beskrivelse
KURSUSINDHOLD
• Emergency patient handling, including triage, stabilisation and CPR protocols
• Modern rabbit anaesthesia – more than just medication! The important impact
of husbandry, diet, enclosure, and behaviour affecting anaesthesia. A brief recap
of anatomy and physiology
• Airway management practical. Hands on teaching how to intubate a rabbit
using a visualisation method
• Nursing the hospitalised rabbit – keeping it “hoppy”. Optimal handling methods,
IVFT, blood sampling sites, feeding including syringe feeding, temperature
control, alternative treatments, medication administration tips and cleaning
methods
• Analgesia – presenting a selection of options including combinations, constant
rate infusions and some less traditional techniques
• X-rays – common and useful positioning, including dental imaging and
interpretation
• Common conditions and infectious diseases. Treatment protocols for GI stasis,
urinary issues, pododermatitis, arthritis and head tilt
• The rabbit friendly clinic – Making your protocols more rabbit friendly. Waiting
room, consult and kennel set ups, rabbit specific forms, equipment, and
information about the RWAF Vet Scheme
Sprog: engelsk
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