Full text loading...
Team approach to the critically ill patient – the role of the veterinary nurse
/content/chapter/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25
Team approach to the critically ill patient – the role of the veterinary nurse
- Authors: Emily Savino and Lila Sierra
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care
- Item: Chapter 25, pp 403 - 411
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443262.25
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2018
Abstract
This chapter is focused on the team approach to the critically ill patient, emphasizing the role of the ECC nurse. Each of the topics discussed in this chapter: global monitoring and patient assessment, critical thinking, record keeping and communication, collaboration and successful teamwork has its individual merits. However, when combined, they outline a team-centred approach to caring for the critically ill veterinary patient.
Preview this chapter:
Team approach to the critically ill patient – the role of the veterinary nurse, Page 1 of 1
< Previous page | Next page > /docserver/preview/fulltext/10.22233/9781910443262/9781910443262.25-1.gif
/content/chapter/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25
Figures
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig1
25.1
The oral mucous membranes, showing the site where a capillary refill time should be performed. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_1_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_1.png
25.1
The oral mucous membranes, showing the site where a capillary refill time should be performed.
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig2
25.2
A multi-parameter monitor displaying a continuous ECG with a heart rate of 61 bpm. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_2_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_2.png
25.2
A multi-parameter monitor displaying a continuous ECG with a heart rate of 61 bpm.
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig3
25.3
A veterinary nurse performing a cardiovascular examination by ausculting the heart. A blood pressure cuff can also be seen in place on the right forelimb. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_3_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_3.png
25.3
A veterinary nurse performing a cardiovascular examination by ausculting the heart. A blood pressure cuff can also be seen in place on the right forelimb.
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig4
25.4
(a) A patient in an oxygen cage. (b) A patient receiving oxygen supplementation by mask. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_4_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_4.png
25.4
(a) A patient in an oxygen cage. (b) A patient receiving oxygen supplementation by mask.
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig8
25.8
An example of a blank ICU treatment sheet (front and back). © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_8_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_8.png
25.8
An example of a blank ICU treatment sheet (front and back).
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig9
25.9
An example of a completed treatment sheet showing (right) the transcription of a patient’s orders and (left) documentation of vitals. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_9_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_9.png
25.9
An example of a completed treatment sheet showing (right) the transcription of a patient’s orders and (left) documentation of vitals.
/content/figure/10.22233/9781910443262.chap25.ch25fig10
25.10
Discussions about a case provide an opportunity to bond with other members of the clinical team. © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_10_thumb.gif
10.22233/9781910443262/fig25_10.png
25.10
Discussions about a case provide an opportunity to bond with other members of the clinical team.