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BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses Second edition EDITOR Emma Gerrard Useful contacts c m for veterinary nurses in the UK 1 ■ British Small Animal Veterinary Association The BSAVA exists to promote excellence in small animal 2 practice through education and science. Tel: 01452 726700 • Email: [email protected] ■ British Veterinary Association 3 The national representative body for the veterinary profession. Tel: 020 7636 6541 • Email: [email protected] 4 ■ British Veterinary Nursing Association Promotes animal health and welfare through the 5 ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing. Tel: 01279 969281 • Email: [email protected] 6 ■ Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons The regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK. 7 Tel: 020 7222 2001 • Email: [email protected] ■ The Blue Cross – Pet Bereavement Support Providing support to the nation’s pets and their owners 8 Tel: 0800 096 6606 • Email: [email protected] ■ Vetlife 9 Vetlife is an independent charity that provides free and confidential support to anyone in the UK veterinary community who has emotional, health or financial 1 problems. 0 Tel: 0303 040 2551 • Email: [email protected] Helpline: Vetlife Helpline offers confidential emotional 1 support to everyone in the veterinary community 24 1 hours a day, 365 days of the year. You can also register to send anonymous emails to Vetlife Helpline. 1 Health Support: Vetlife Health Support is there to offer 2 free help to anyone in the veterinary community who is experiencing mental health difficulties. Vetlife Health Support is made up of a team of professional 1 3 psychiatrists, mental health nurses and therapists who have years of experience working in mental health. 1 4 BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses second edition Editor: Emma Gerrard DipHE(CVN) DipAVN(Small Animal) BSc(Hons)CVN RVN PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 11 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 ii BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses Published by: British Small Animal Veterinary Association Woodrow House, 1 Telford Way, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2AB A Company Limited by Guarantee in England Registered Company No. 2837793 Registered as a Charity Copyright © 2021 BSAVA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the copyright holder. The illustrations in the Bandaging, Blood pressure measurement, Blood sampling, Folding gowns and drapes, Radiographic positioning, and Sutures sections were drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and are printed with her permission. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 978-1-910443-88-0 The publishers, editors and contributors cannot take responsibility for information provided on dosages and methods of application of drugs mentioned or referred to in this publication. Details of this kind must be verified in each case by individual users from up to date literature published by the manufacturers or suppliers of those drugs. Veterinary surgeons are reminded that in each case they metixmuaesmt tpfool etlli,om iwne t aihnlel fa oUprnpciretoe.pdr Kiainteg ndaotmio,n tahle l epgriesslactriiobnin agn cda rsecgaudlea)t iforonms ( for UBS21 P Printed by Cambrian Printers, Pontllanfraith NP12 2YA 481 Printed on ECF paper made from sustainable forests. 12 PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 22 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses iii Contents ■ D — Dental recording chart ■ Foreword v –cat 98 ■ Preface vi — Dental recording chart ■ A few notes on using –dog 99 this book vii ■ E ■ A — Ear cytology 101 — Anaesthetic agents 1 — Electrocardiography 104 — Anaesthetic checklists 7 — Anaesthetic emergencies 10 ■ F — Anaesthetic equipment 16 — Faecal examination 107 — ASA physical status and — Feeding tube selection 108 classifications scale 31 — Feeding tubes – ■ B nursing considerations 112 — Bandaging 32 — Fine needle aspiration — Biochemistry reference of a mass 114 ranges 41 — Fluid therapy 116 — Blood cell types 42 — Folding gowns and — Blood collection tubes 44 drapes 120 — Blood pressure measurement 46 ■ G — Blood pressure values — Gowning and gloving 122 for dogs and cats 54 ■ H — Blood sampling 55 — Blood smear preparation 63 — Haematology reference — Blood staining ranges 127 procedures 66 — Hair and skin sampling — Blood transfusion 67 procedures 128 — Body condition scoring — Hand hygiene 135 scheme – cats 86 ■ I — Body condition scoring scheme – dogs 88 — Infection control 137 — Body condition scoring — Intravenous catheter scheme – rabbits 90 management 139 ■ C ■ L — Calculating blood loss 92 — Laboratory samples – — Cleaning the operating packaging for theatre 95 external analysis 143 — Clinical audits 97 PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 33 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 iv BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses ■ M ■ S — Mucous membrane — Scrubbing 215 colour 147 — Sterilization – packing — Muscle condition instruments 219 scoring scheme – — Sterilization indicators 221 cats 148 — Surgical checklist 222 — Muscle condition — Sutures 224 scoring scheme – dogs 150 ■ T — Temperature ■ O conversion 231 — Opioids 153 — Theatre – maintenance of asepsis 232 ■ P — Total solids – using a — Packed cell volume – refractometer 234 how to perform a PCV 155 ■ U — Pain assessment 158 — Urinalysis 236 — Pain scoring – cat 162 — Urinary catheters – — Pain scoring – dog 164 cats 238 — Pain scoring – rabbit 166 — Urinary catheters – — Patient assessment – dogs 240 daily tasks 168 — Urine specific gravity — Patient assessment (USG) normal values 248 –routine parameters 169 — Physiotherapy 170 ■ V — PROTECT ME 172 — Vernier scale 249 — Vital signs – normal ■ R ranges in common — Radiographic film species 250 faults 175 — Radiographic ■ W positioning 177 — Wound drain — Radiographic positioning management 251 – advanced 204 — Wound dressings 252 — Recumbent patient — Wound recognition care 211 and treatment 258 — Resting energy requirement (RER) ■ References 263 calculation 213 ■ Emergency doses 264 PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 44 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses v Foreword I feel very honoured to write the foreword for the second edition of the BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses. Veterinary nurses are an integral part of the veterinary team. Nurses, with their specific skills, knowledge and empathy, are vital to the patients’ welfare whilst under veterinary care. Animals are more likely to get better, and get better faster, if they have good nursing care. This book is packed with the sort of information that allows nurses to deliver that care. It is presented in a format that makes it easy to carry around, but it will find its home at the heart of the clinic. The editor and production team behind this publication have worked hard to make it as relevant and practical as possible. BSAVA and its increasing nurse membership owe them a debt of gratitude and I would like to thank them all for their efforts. Ian Ramsey BVSc PhD DSAM DipECVIM-CA FHEA FRCVS BSAVA President (2020–2021) PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 55 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 vi BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses Preface It is my honour to introduce the second edition of the BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses. This edition aims to build on the legacy that Louise O’Dwyer began in 2012. It includes extracts from the first edition and some additional material in a new full colour and alphabetical format. The pocketbook is designed as a ‘quick reference’ guide to offer essential, practical and easily accessible information in a concise design. I would like to thank the BSAVA for their continued support, and in particular the Publications team for their help and guidance when preparing this pocketbook. I would also like to acknowledge the BSAVA authors and editors whose work has been gathered for inclusion in this pocketbook. All feedback is welcome at [email protected]. In memory of Louise O’Dwyer. Emma Gerrard DipHE(CVN) DipAVN(Small Animal) BSc(Hons)CVN RVN October 2020 Emma qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2005 from Myerscough College, Preston. She gained the Diploma of Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing in June 2009, followed by the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in January 2010. In 2011, she graduated from the BSc (Hons) Clinical Veterinary Nursing top-up degree. Emma works at an independent general mixed practice in Powys and locums for Vets Now. Her interests are very varied and include infection control and surgical nursing. Emma began volunteering in 2013 for the BVNA as Regional Representative and for the BSAVA Cymru/ Wales Region. She has been a member of the Membership Development Committee, and a member and Treasurer of the Cymru/Wales Committee. Emma is a companion and farm animal RAMA, a clinical coach, article writer for several veterinary nursing publications, and a tutor for ONCORE ePD. PPrreelliimmss__PPoocckkeettbbooookk ffoorr VVNN..iinndddd 66 1144//0011//22002211 1133::2222 BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses vii A few notes on using this book ■ This book is designed to condense the common nursing procedures into one pocket-sized book that can be carried around easily in a tunic or scrub top pocket. ■ It contains much of the basic information on certain procedures; for more detailed information a more in-depth text should be consulted. ■ All procedures should be carried out under the direction of a veterinary surgeon; veterinary nurses should ensure they carry out these procedures under the remit of Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (Part 1, paragraphs 6 and 7). ■ Selected drugs are listed by generic name. ■ All medications should be administered under the direction of a veterinary surgeon. ■ A veterinary nurse should always refer to other source material if they are not familiar with the procedures mentioned in this guide. ■ All sources used in this guide are referenced by a superscript number which refers to a bibliography at the back of the book. 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