3 tips for GPs faced with patients in critical condition
In this interview, Kate Boatright, VMD, offers expert pointers for general practitioners on evaluating and stabilizing pets before transfer to emergency hospitals
From the information a physical exam can uncover to calling the emergency room doctor, Fetch dvm360® Charlotte faculty member Kate Boatright, VMD, outlines 3 invaluable tips for when general practitioners confront critical cases.
The following is a partial transcript of the video.
Kate Boatright, VMD: A second big [tip] would be that if you're not sure what to do, it's okay to call the ER and ask. A lot of ER doctors are happy to get on the phone and say, "Have you given fluids? Have you given pain meds?"
Boatright will delve more into this topic, plus others at the upcoming Fetch dvm360® Charlotte Conference March 24-26, 2023. Register here.
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