Louise O'Dwyer
DMS BSc(Hons) VTS(ECC) DipAVN(Medical & Surgical) RVN
Head Nurse, PetMedics Manchester
Course synopsis
This one day course will help you improve your practical nursing skills and to help you become more confident in carrying out Schedule 3 procedures when in practice. The course will look at the practical application of bandages and dressings in small animal patients, including dressings used on traumatic wounds and post-operative dressings. A suturing session will cover the decision making process relating to wound closure, together with the selection of suture materials, suture patterns and a 'hands on' practical element.
Specific areas to be covered
Types and application of dressings
Types and indications for primary dressings
Use and application of debridement dressings
Use and application of tie over dressings
Use of surgical drains
Suture techniques
Practical suturing session
£185 +vat (total £222)
Unable to attend this course?
Why not try an online tutorial instead?
Perioperative Infection Control - 30 minute tutorial £10
Wound Management - 40 minute tutorial £15
Suturing, Gloving and Gowning - 30 minute tutorial £10
Neutering the Bitch and Queen - 45 minute tutorial £15
Gastric Dilation and Volvulus - 30 minute tutorial £10
Managing Intra-Operative Haemorrhage - 30 minute tutorial £10