86 | How to ACTUALLY use your skills when caring for dogs with IMPA

When I worked in general practice, I had no idea IMPA was even a thing. Until I started in referral as a brand new medicine nurse, and suddenly had a very lame, very pyrexic black labrador to care for. I was completely confused why we were seeing a lameness case - until we tapped the joints, found inflammation, and I learned just how much damage the immune system can do.

My patient needed a LOT of nursing - recumbency management, potent analgesia and a lot of supportive care. And through looking after him, I learned just how vital nurses are in managing this condition.

In today's episode, we'll cover:

• What IMPA is and how it develops

• The signs we tend to see in patients with it

• How we accurately diagnose and differentiate IMPA

• How we successfully treat and manage it

• The skills we can use to support these patients - both in the hospital, and long-term.

So if you're ready to do more to support your IMPA patients, episode 86 has got you covered.

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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.