The ups and downs of blood pressure
Tracks
Stream Two - Eureka 2
| Friday, March 21, 2025 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Eureka 2 |
Overview
Kimberley Litster
Speaker
Kimberley Litster
NQ Care
The ups and downs of blood pressure
Abstract
Blood pressure: What is it? How do I measure it? What's normal? The difference between high and low? How and when should I treat blood pressure abnormalities?
We will discuss what exactly blood pressure is, how it is derived in the body, how to measure BP accurately and what we do when it isn't normal. Giving you a comprehensive overview of the physiological mechanisms, appropriate treatments including vasopressors, and what may happen if abnormal blood pressure is not treated promptly.
Together we will work through cases to troubleshoot blood pressure abnormalities and determine appropriate treatment plans and the outcome of these patients.
We will discuss what exactly blood pressure is, how it is derived in the body, how to measure BP accurately and what we do when it isn't normal. Giving you a comprehensive overview of the physiological mechanisms, appropriate treatments including vasopressors, and what may happen if abnormal blood pressure is not treated promptly.
Together we will work through cases to troubleshoot blood pressure abnormalities and determine appropriate treatment plans and the outcome of these patients.
Biography
Kimberley is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 13 years’ experience in small animal general practices and speciality hospitals. She has spent the last seven years in surgery referral and teaching hospitals. Her passion for surgery has led to her obtaining a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgery) and is working towards her American Veterinary Technician Speciality in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She has developed a special interest in continuing professional development, research, training in anaesthesia and analgesia and keeping up to date with new surgical techniques to benefit our patients. Kimberley is passionate about teaching new nurses coming in to the field, along with vet students to nurture them in their growing roles and inspire passion and drive for their future career.
