Sepsis in Dogs and Cats
VNs Test Your Knowledge
Questions and Answers
A 10 yo MN Labrador with a perforated small intestine presents to the clinic and undergoes an exploratory laparotomy, following multiple fluid boluses and vasopressor therapy. A fluid sample of the free abdominal fluid was sampled and contained gram positive bacterial toxins.
What biomarker is produced by bacterial toxins (gram +/gram-) and cytokines, stimulating production in all parenchymal tissue?
Answer
Procalcitonin.
A bio-marker, or biological marker is a measurable indicator of some biological state or condition. Biomarkers are often measured and evaluated to examine normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. In human sepsis, several inflammation-associated biomarkers, such as inflammatory cytokines (both pro- and anti-inflammatory), procalcitonin (PCT), and C-reactive protein (CRP), were initially claimed to be either of diagnostic value or correlated with death.
Historically, PCT has been one of the most promising diagnostic markers used to differentiate sepsis from other non-infectious causes of SIRS. Bacterial toxins (gran +/gram-) and cytokines stimulate production of PCT in all parenchymal tissue, where it is immediately released into the bloodstream and short lived.
How did you get on? This question and answer is from the tutor on the upcoming Online Mini Series for veterinary nurses ‘Sepsis’. Read on for practical help with your small animal patients with sepsis.
Sepsis in Dogs and Cats
Online Mini Series Course
All Online Mini Series Courses are 3 for 2. No offer code needed – just add 3 courses to your basket and one will be free of charge.
- Discuss the mechanisms of sepsis and address in depth the treatment
- Emphasis on early staging and quick initiation of treatment
- You have a whole year’s access to recorded sessions and study notes for reviewing key points
- Superb value for money – you learn without travelling or paying for accommodation, childcare or petcare
- Watch the live meetings OR the recordings on your iPad, mobile, PC or tablet
- Self-assessment quiz to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification
What will I learn on this course?
Session 1
Mechanisms and Pathogenesis
- Learning about Sepsis
- Septic shock
- In-depth pathophysiology of the immune response seen in sepsis
- Review of the bodily systems affected by sepsis will also be touched on
Session 2
Diagnostics and treatment bundles
- Clinical manifestations
- Diagnostics including SOFA scoring
- The importance of treatment bundles and early goal directed therapy
Session 3
Nursing considerations
- Pain scoring and management
- Nutrition
- Physical therapy
- Wound care
- Placement of central lines
- ECG interpretation
Meet the Presenter....
Chloe Fay
BSc (Hons) RVN CertVN ECC VTS (ECC)
Chloe qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2012, gained her ECC certificate in 2016, and her VTS (ECC) in 2018. She has a strong background in ECC, having spent 90% of her veterinary career in emergency and critical care positions. She also has experience in referral nursing and is currently the head of the Priory Emergency Treatment Service (OOH) and referral lead of New Priory Vets in Brighton, who also provide cardio-respiratory and imaging referral services.
Her main focus over the years has been her continual learning and progression as an ECC nurse; as well as focusing on the level of care we give to our patients and clients. Chloe is impassioned about sharing this knowledge through teaching and developing both vets and technicians within her position at her current 24/7 hospital to provide gold standard care.
Chloe is on the review board for the RCVS ‘inFOCUS’ veterinary journal and has provided lectures internationally. Chloe is highly experienced and passionate about all aspects of emergency and critical care nursing, but her specific interests include critical care patients including renal and septic patients, and cardio-respiratory patients. When she’s not studying for her Certificate in Anaesthesia or working, Chloe likes to go for long walks on the South Downs with her husband, children and 2kg chihuahua.
Attend the Live Sessions or watch the Recordings later - it's up to you!
Session 1 - Friday 7th July 2023 2pm-4pm UK time
Session 2 - Friday 14th July 2023 2pm-4pm UK time
Session 3 - Friday 28th July 2023 2pm-4pm UK time
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All Online Mini Series Courses are 3 for 2. No offer code needed – just add 3 courses to your basket and one will be free of charge.
Take advantage of the easy Online Mini Series™ format and increase your confidence when dealing with your canine and feline patients
Just £297 + VAT*
Overseas customers outside the UK will not be charged VAT.
Price includes...
- All 3 sessions
- Notes and quiz (8 hours CPD)
- PLUS unlimited access to recordings and all course materials for 12 months!
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- No child or pet care to arrange
- No rota clashes to worry about and no locum cover needed
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Very thorough and comprehensive courses. The course notes are a great addition too.
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