The Emergency Collapsed Dog - a Logical Approach in First Opinion Practice

A logical approach to the emergency collapsed dog will help install confidence in your clients in highly emotional situations. This talk considers the assessment and initial emergency treatment from the veterinary surgeon’s and nurse’s perspective, highlighting the importance of good teamwork. Consideration is given to how to prioritise, diagnostics and treatments.

The talk will focus primarily on

1. Developing an appropriate fluid therapy plan
2. Primary nursing considerations
3. Point of care ultrasonography
   
4. Early identification of sepsis
   

Referral / Emergency and Critical Care

Presented by Melanie Mace, BSc(Hons)CVN DipAVN CertSAN NCert(Anaesth) RVN
Senior RVN at Mill House Veterinary Hospital

Presented by Sarah Colegrave
Clinical Director at Mill House Veterinary Hospital

Sponsored by Millhouse Veterinary Surgery & Hospital