Louise O'Dwyer
DMS BSc(Hons) VTS(ECC) DipAVN(Medical & Surgical) RVN
Head Nurse, PetMedics Manchester
Course Synopsis
Sepsis and SIRS are becoming increasingly recognized in emergency and critically ill patients and these cases are often complex and difficult to treat. These patients will require intensive nursing care in order to achieve a successful outcome. This course will look at fluid therapy techniques in order to achieve and maintain appropriate perfusion, monitoring techniques, commonly administered drugs and procedures carried out during the treatment of these patients.
Specific areas to be covered
Identification and assessment of the septic patient
Intravascular volume and perfusion support, including use of colloid fluids and vasoactive agents
Monitoring and anaesthesia of the critically ill septic patient
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