Key Information
CPD Hours: 1 hours
Course Length: One hour
Course Format: Recorded webinar with a copy of the webinar slides provided
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Course Information
Key Areas
- What is megaoesophagus
- Clinical signs and concurrent complications
- Treatment and management of the condition
- Dietary requirements
- The use of a Bailey chair
Megaoesophagus – are we doing all we can for our patients?
This webinar will explore the condition of megaoesophagus in dogs. Signalment, clinical signs and concurrent disease processes will be discussed alongside evaluation of current treatment and management options.
Why do this course?
This webinar will provide nurses with a thorough understanding of the condition and the options available for management. Diagnostic techniques will be discussed alongside the importance of gold standard nursing care. The importance of long term client support will be explored due to the chronic nature of megaoesophagus. Suitable nutrition and feeding regimes will also be considered.
Designed for qualified veterinary nurses or experienced student nurses wishing to update their knowledge and develop their confidence in this area.
Our extensive library of recorded webinars are great value for busy practitioners seeking quality CPD at a time of their choice and without leaving home. Participants gain access to the webinar for two weeks which allows them to view it at their leisure and convenience as well as review aspects as needed to enhance learning. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the slides to support their viewing session and a CPD certificate.
Please note: Our anytime Recorded Webinars and Recorded Webinar Plus CPD are regularly reviewed to ensure they are still providing the most up-to-date information. Please therefore activate the webinar within 3 months of purchase as we cannot guarantee availability after this time period. Any recorded webinars that are removed from sale during the 3 month time period we will offer a free replacement.
Tutors
Kelly Druce, BSc PGDipVetEd RVN DTLLS RVN FHEA
Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing
The Royal Veterinary College
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