Program Title: Heatstroke; Surviving the Dog Days of Summer! - Kaitlin Courtney, RVT
Program Description:
This course will cover an overview of heatstroke in canines. In this course we will discuss the definition, pathophysiology, treatment, nursing care, & prevention of heatstroke in our canine patients.
Program Agenda:
· Defining heatstroke in canines
· Normal physiologic heat regulators in canines
· Types of heatstroke
*Exertional vs non-exertional
· Presentation of the heatstroke patient
*Initial triage
· Laboratory findings
*Pathophysiology of heatstroke on different organ systems
· Further hospitalization & nursing care
*Complications that can present during hospitalization
· Prevention
Learning Objectives:
Program attendees will gain the knowledge of:
1. Quickly identify the heatstroke patient
2. Triage the heatstroke patient appropriately
3. Nursing care practices that can be used in the heatstroke patient
4. Better understanding of the effects of heatstroke on the body systems
Come learn with us!
