ARDS: acute respiratory distress syndrome

In ARDS inflammation is triggered by either a primary condition, such as septic shock or pancreatitis, or by a severe pulmonary insult which could include aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary contusions,...

Thoracic trauma in small animals: road traffic accidents

Triage is the process of categorising and prioritising patients based on their severity of condition. Nurses should be confident in their abilities to triage patients efficiently and categorise...

How to triage

The first triage will usually be done over the phone to assess how quickly the animal needs to be seen. It is of vital importance that receptionists or nurses answering the phone are well trained in...

Nursing management of a rabbit undergoing a rhinostomy

The following week, Dominic was brought back into the surgery with his companion. Rabbits living with a bonded companion can find social isolation stressful, so hospitalisation of both animals is...