Posts by "The Improve Team"

Pocket Guide

Download: A free feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) consult guide

Discussing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) with clients can be challenging. There’s a lot to cover,...

Video

Video: How to perform a rotation flap

Rotation flaps are an advanced wound closure technique that allows large wounds to be closed without...

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5 min video

Pocket Guide: Emergency and critical care nursing - triage, CPR and more

From triage to CPR, and from toxins to fluid plans, this concise digital guide puts critical ECC kno...

Case Study

Explore: Infectious agents, biosecurity, and infection control in practice

Infectious diseases can cause a lot of problems for veterinary practice. Not only are they a common ...

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2 min read

Video

Video: How to perform a transposition flap for closing wounds

Rotation flaps are an advanced wound closure technique that allows large wounds to be closed without...

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5 min video

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Two essential cardiology resources to deepen your knowledge

Access two essential resources with this cardiology round-up.

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20 min video

Pocket Guide

Download: Post-op to progress: your physio and rehab toolkit

This free physiotherapy toolkit is designed specifically for RVNs who want to improve their veterina...

New RVC study: Dog owners underestimate urgency in nearly a third of cases

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), published in PLOS ONE, suggests that while UK ...

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3 min read

Video: How to perform a gastrotomy surgery

Gastrotomy is a common surgical procedure in small animal practice, often utilised for foreign body ...

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5 min video

Video: How to place a naso-oesophageal or naso-gastric feeding tube

Placement of a naso-oesophageal (N-O) feeding tube or naso-gastric (N-G) feeding tube is well tolera...

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5 min video

Pocket Guide: Dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats

In small animal practice, dental procedures are incredibly common, but local anaesthetics are not us...

5 Ways to Make Your Practice Low Stress & Fear Free 

As vets and nurses, none of us want our patients to be stressed. Not only is it not nice for the ani...

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10 min read

One team, many minds: neurodiversity in veterinary practice

Every veterinary practice relies on teamwork. Whether you're in the consult room, the theatre, or be...

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8 min read

Article

Improving anaesthesia for veterinary nurses: 5 tips to enhance patient safety

Anaesthesia is a vital part of veterinary care, and veterinary nurses play a key role in ensuring pr...

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14 min read

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Video: How to perform an advancement flap for large skin defects

Advancement flaps (sometimes called 'single pedicle advancement flaps') are a useful surgical techni...

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5 min video

When calling in sick is necessary: Self-care in veterinary practice

As a vet or nurse, there’s immense pressure to show up for work, no matter the circumstances. In fac...

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6 min read

Video: How to do a lateral approach to the femur

Thelateral approach to the femur is one of the most useful and repeatable surgical approaches in sma...

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7 min video

Navigating the festive season - a guide to managing mental health at Christmas

The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, fo...

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5 min read

Case study: laser therapy and stance analysis for post-TPLO recovery

History This case is of a seven-year-old female spayed Labrador Retriever named Jaffa who had suffer...

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4 min read

Pancreatitis: first steps and dietary essentials...

Pancreatic disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice, with pancreatitis the most common disea...

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