Having outlined the basic pathophysiology of head trauma in part one of this series, Gerardo Poli discusses ways of lowering cerebral blood volume to tackle this issue.

In the first of a new series on head trauma, Gerardo Poli starts off with some basic pathophysiology.

Hubert Hiemstra discusses how he used the principles of hydroponics to boost his understanding – and increase his knowledge – of circulatory shock in critically ill patients.

Olivia Munro outlines how the VN can help in an emergent situation, including triage, stabilising patients and dealing with distressed owners.

Emily Frapwell and Jon Hall discuss initial treatment, healing plans and the latest technological developments in this field of health care.

Gerardo Poli suggests how, among other factors, suitable personal presentation and a show of empathy can help settle pet owners and allow emergency consultations to run more smoothly.

Victoria Bowes discusses causes of these presentations in practice, the importance of swift triage and admittance, as well as nursing the patient.

Nicola Bates describes clinical signs and management options for treating poisoning from household substances.

In the fifth and final part of this series, Gerardo Poli turns to advanced life support and discusses vasopressors and vagolytic agents, both of which are widely used in veterinary CPR.

Part four of Gerardo Poli’s series discusses how, of the numerous monitoring modalities examined, only ECG and end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring are associated with positive CPR outcomes.

In part three of his series on CPR, Gerardo Poli discusses the use of endotracheal intubation, and, when this cannot be immediately achieved, the other ventilation techniques required.

Leila Hallaji shares a case of a young boxer diagnosed with this potentially life-threatening infection, detailing the treatment and care it received.

In the second part of his series on CPR, Gerado Poli offers an overview of the procedure that must take precedence over everything else: chest compressions.

In his latest series of articles, Gerado Poli looks to explain the fundamentals of CPR to help ensure the whole veterinary team is familiar with the procedure. The most important aspect? Preparation.

Less than a teaspoon of this organic compound is a lethal dose in feline patients¹. With this in mind, Sophie McMurrough discusses the clinical signs in these cases, as well as treatment options and prognosis…

Megan Brashear discusses how an appropriate fluid therapy plan is an important element of a successful anaesthetic event, and the steps teams can take both before and during procedures to ensure a smooth experience.

Victoria Bowes outlines what to do when attending an emergent patient, focusing on the importance of triage.

Neus Elias-Santodomingo and Matias Moreno-Torres summarise triage, diagnosis, treatment and referral options surrounding physical injury as a result of an external force affecting canine and feline patients.

Anais Allen-Deal discusses the diagnostic approach and management of dogs with this commonly seen emergency condition.

Tom Hinchliffe describes the case of four-year-old male neutered cocker spaniel Harley.