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CLINICAL/PRACTICAL

The VN's role in jugular catheter care and patient management

, DipAVN(Surg) RVN
Pages 356-360 | Published online: 21 Nov 2014
 

ABSTRACT:

The purpose of this article is to highlight the indications and contraindications for jugular catheter use in small animal medicine. It will focus on the veterinary nurse's role during patient preparation as well as patient care before, during and after jugular catheter placement.

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Claire Roberts

Claire Roberts DipAVN(Surg) RVN

Claire qualified as a VN in 2000 and has worked in first opinion, charity and referral practice. She gained the Diploma in Advanced Surgical Nursing in 2006 and has a keen interest in surgical nursing and anaesthesia. She has worked as an assessor, internal verifier and assistant examiner for the RCVS and a lecturer; and strongly believes in veterinary nursing as a profession. Claire currently works at a specialist practice in Winchester, whilst running her own CPD company, SynergyCPD www.synergycpd.com, which specialises in bespoke onsite CPD for veterinary nurses.

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