Mastering the art of eye surgery
Tracks
Stream Two - Eureka 2
Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Eureka 2 |
Overview
Kimberley Litster
Speaker
Kimberley Litster
NQ Care
Mastering the art of eye surgery
Abstract
Mastering the art of eye surgeries from start to finish. We will go over how to clip and prep eyes appropriately, what local anaesthesia blocks you can administer & when, what anaesthetic drugs to avoid, what complications you might see under anaesthesia, post operative care and ocular emergencies
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.
