In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we’re talking about a really common, commonly misunderstood and often frustrating disease - feline respiratory disease complex, aka FRDC or cat ‘flu.

When I think about those ‘flu cases, I think back to sweating in PPE in a makeshift isolation room in my earlier nursing days, spending countless hours cleaning nasal discharge, creating steam baths outside of kennel doors, and tempting tiny kittens to eat.

This is a disease that is MADE for nursing - there is so much we can do to support these patients. And as always, giving that great care starts with understanding what ‘flu is, and how we manage it - which is exactly what’s waiting for you inside this episode.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

📲 WSAVA global vaccination guidelines

📲 AAFP feline vaccination guidelines

📲 Lysine administration for FHV1

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Nasal disorders are common in practice, and the nursing care these patients need is vast. From those snuffly cat ‘flu patients who are really miserable, dehydrated and anorexic, to lifelong diseases like rhinitis, there’s a lot to think about when managing these patients.

In episode 65 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’ll introduce the common nasal disorders seen, the problems they cause, and the nursing care patients with them benefit from - and then we’ll dive deeper into common nasal diseases in the next few episodes.

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📲 Use of tranexamic acid in dogs with nasal biopsies or surgery

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If you’ve ever seen an older Labrador struggling to breathe, a Retriever making that distinctive “roaring” noise, or an older dog with noisy breathing and vocal changes, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered laryngeal paralysis.

This disease - as the name suggests - affects the larynx, preventing it from opening properly and restricting airflow. In mild cases, it causes noisy breathing and exercise intolerance, but in severe cases, it leads to life-threatening respiratory obstruction.

But what else do we need to know about laryngeal paralysis? How can we stabilise these patients in an emergency, treat them effectively, and provide that all-important nursing care? That’s exactly what we’re covering in episode 64 of the Medical Nursing Podcast.

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📲 No specific resources today, but you can find all of the references below!

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In episode 63 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re tackling a big topic and increasingly common problem in practice: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

If you’ve ever worked with a snorty Frenchie, a struggling Pug, or a Bulldog that just can’t seem to catch their breath, you’ll know first-hand the issues that BOAS can cause. 

This condition has become increasingly common with the rise in popularity of brachycephalic breeds. And while those squishy faces might be seen as cute, they come with serious anatomical challenges that impact breathing, exercise tolerance, and overall quality of life.

But how can we help these patients, and what do we need to know about caring for them? Well, it starts with understanding exactly what BOAS is, why it happens, and how it impacts our patients - which is exactly what we’re diving into in this episode.

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📲 Cambridge University BOAS Resources

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We know that respiratory patients are often very challenging.

They tend to be really stressed, and teetering on a knife-edge, balancing their increased demand for oxygen with a disease impacting their oxygenation.

And this means that careful handling, supportive care and approaching these patients confidently, the right way, are absolutely essential to give them the best care and avoid complications.

In today’s episode - the first in a brand new series all about respiratory disease - we’ll be laying the foundations, taking a brief journey back to A&P and all of the need-to-know information about the respiratory system.

Because when we understand how it’s supposed to work, we can better understand what to do when it goes wrong.

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Gastrointestinal neoplasia is something we see very commonly in practice - but what tumours do our patients get, how do we diagnose them, and how can we support these patients as veterinary nurses?

And, of course - what skills can we use in the process?

In episode 61 of the medical nursing podcast, I’m joined by Inge Breathnach, a PGCert and VTS holder in Oncology. Together, Inge and I are breaking down exactly how we manage these often challenging patients so you can care for them confidently in practice.

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Does every constipated patient just need a bit more lactulose?! Not really.

There are a TON of different causes of constipation - and actually, it can lead to pretty significant consequences for our patients, like obstipation, megacolon, abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities and much more.

Giving great care to these patients includes providing appropriate nutritional support, maintaining hydration, performing enemas where needed, careful monitoring and supportive +/- postoperative care, and client support - all skills we’re great at and ones you’ll feel confident using after this podcast episode.

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Ever seen a patient need HUGE amounts of their intestine removed because of an awful foreign body? Or an intusussception?

If so, you may well have come across short bowel syndrome before (and if you haven’t, bank this info, because you’ll likely need it in the future).

Short bowel syndrome is a severe disorder that occurs due to massive intestinal resection. These patients can’t absorb water, electrolytes and nutrients from their food, causing significant changes in their hydration, electrolyte and nutritional status - amongst many other things.

They’re incredibly challenging to manage, and they need intensive nursing care - which gives us a LOT of ways to help them, and many skills we can use in the process.

In episode 59 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re diving into exactly what SBS is, how it impacts our patients, and (most importantly), how we can give them great nursing care.

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What happens when our patient’s pancreas doesn’t work properly?!

Well - they get exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, aka EPI. 

This is a disease where the pancreas can’t make and release digestive enzymes normally, meaning our patients don’t properly digest and absorb nutrients from their food.

The result? Polyphagia, weight loss, VERY poor body condition, awful faeces and many vitamin deficiencies amongst other things… but with proper nutrition, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, they can do very well.

In episode 58 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’re diving deep into exactly what EPI is, how it affects our patients, and how we can help give great care to these patients as nurses and technicians.

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In the first of a 2-parter on pancreatic disease, we’re talking all about managing pancreatitis patients.

Pancreatitis is the most common pancreatic disease we see in practice. These patients are often severely unwell and risk developing complications like SIRS and MODS, and need intensive nursing care. 

In episode 57 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we’ll look at what pancreatitis is, how it affects our patients, and how we treat it - as well as three things you can do as a vet nurse to give even better care to your own pancreatitis patients.

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