The importance of the team in small animal CPR

The leader is one of the most influential CPR team factors. Leaders require effective delegation, observation and time management skills (Haskey, 2016). Leaders allocate roles to the team, ensuring...

Should veterinary professionals be having more frequent CPR training?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skill performance can be measured using a manikin (Mokhtari Nori et al, 2012); in Mokhtari Nori's (2012) study CPR skill retention of hospital staff was measured....

How debriefing post cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation can be used to improve training

The reassessment campaign on veterinary resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative discussed knowledge gaps in veterinary medicine and training, using question worksheets in veterinary emergency and general...

CPR: advanced life support

Despite initial ROSC in up to 45% of animals, many will re-arrest and die or be euthanased (McIntyre et al, 2014). It is imperative that post cardiac arrest care is optimised as it may positively...

CPR: basic life support

Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is defined as a failure of effective circulation and ventilation. This leads to reduced tissue oxygenation and organ damage and emergency intervention can be life saving....