Gastrointestinal Surgery: Preparation and Post Op Care

Veterinary nurses play an integral role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disease and can greatly impact the outcome of these patients through effective nursing care. This session will cover all aspects of nursing care required for a patient being admitted to hospital for gastrointestinal surgery, including initial stabilisation, diagnostics, surgical support, and post-op care. Veterinary nurses completing this course will be able to confidently support and care for these patients.

Learning Outcomes:

Triage
Initial stabilisation and intravenous fluids
Patient preparation and diagnostics
Post-operative care, including medications and nursing plans

Features:

You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

Course Content:

5 video lessons with quiz questions.
Certificate of Achievement.

Has worked in small animal, mixed practice and cat only practice in Sydney and on the mid north coast of NSW. She joined the Sydney University Teaching Hospital in 2000, completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2002, Advanced Certificate IV in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing in 2003 and a Diploma in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing in 2007. Jasmine was the head of nursing at Sydney University Teaching Hospital for 5 years and now is the nursing manager in a private small animal practice. She has a special interest in intensive care nursing and oncology..