In episode 74, we're diving straight into pneumothorax - what it is, how it presents, and most importantly, how you can help manage it as a veterinary nurse.

We see these patients commonly, and they're usually a real nightmare to manage. From big dogs with ruptured pulmonary bullae, to post-RTA patients with continuous air leakage, they're a real test of our nursing skills - but in reality, there's so much we can do to help them.

So, let's go through everything you need to know to feel more confident nursing a pneumothorax patient - so that YOU can give better care to yours.

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