Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, shares guidance on assessing emergency patients, communicating with distressed clients, and establishing a team-based triage process.
|Articles|May 6, 2022
3 Must-sees on emergency medicine
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
3 videos covering a host of veterinary emergency medicine topics
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In emergency medicine, you must work quickly, yet effectively. That is why we have spotlighted 3 articles related to this realm to help you provide the best care possible in dire situations.
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From frequently seen respiratory emergencies to remaining composed during a crisis—there's something for everyone. Happy watching!
3 Common respiratory emergencies : Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC), VTS (SAIM), MS, detailed common respiratory emergencies by describing their causes, signs and symptoms, and beyond.How common is it for pets to need CPR ?: Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, explained that those in emergency medicine see a decent amount of patients who need cardiopulminary resuscitation (CPR), plus she shared factors influencing success rates.How to stay calm during emergencies : Jessica Nord, VMD, offered invlaluable pointers on keeping your cool to avoid mistakes.
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