NHVTA 2021 Virtual Spring Conference - Day 2

Presented by Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)

• Bad Vein...How to Gain Venous Access on "Naughty" Veins and What To Use; Attendees will be taught a variety of different techniques of IV catheter placement on “naughty” veins. Catheter selection and vein selection will be discussed. A variety of trouble shooting methods will be reviewed of how to get catheters in difficult veins. Videos and step-by-step pictures will be shown to help participants conquer “naughty” veins.
• Caring for the Critical Pet; The critical patient requires different and more intensive nursing care than your "routine" patient. This lecture will focus on intensive monitoring techniques and tricks of the trade. Blood pressure, spot check ECGs, fluid therapy, and dealing with the "down" patient will all be discussed.
• Forward Thinking Nursing Skills; Often times veterinary technicians and assistants are taught what to do. “Complete the treatments” that are prescribed by the veterinarian is how many perform their job. They are not required to “think ahead” for their patient. This needs to change. Veterinary technicians and assistants are as responsible for the care of the patient as much as the veterinarian. They must identify problems early, understand changes in their patients and take proactive steps to avoid worsening of disease or injury. This lecture focuses on a skill that human registered nurses are taught in skill and one that our veterinary technicians and assistants must know to provide the best care to the patient.

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