Recumbent nursing care
Tracks
Stream One - Goldfields Theatre
Friday, March 21, 2025 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Goldfields Theatre |
Overview
Elle Haskey
Speaker
Elle Haskey
The Royal Veterinary College
Recumbent nursing care
Abstract
This lecture will address the care of recumbent patients in the veterinary clinic, focusing on the prevention of complications such as pressure sores, respiratory issues and muscle atrophy. It will cover essential techniques for proper positioning, turning schedules and hygiene maintenance. Additionally, the lecture will emphasize the importance of close monitoring and tailored nursing care to support recovery and improve patient comfort.
Biography
Elle graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with a BSc honours degree as a RVN. She moved to the Midlands where and worked in a mixed practice for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse. She spent 4 years back at Bristol and gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 she moved to London and joined the Royal Veterinary College Emergency and Critical Care team and worked as both senior and head ECC Nurse. In 2019 she completed a PGCert in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. In 2020 she stepped down as head nurse and back into the team to regain a focus on clinical work and mentoring the students on clinical rotations. In 2023 she joined the anaesthesia team to develop a new knowledge and skill set. She has lectured internationally, works with a number of CPD providers to teach on a range of ECC topics, has written numerous articles and also contributed to book chapters. She is on the editorial committee for The Veterinary Nurse in addition to volunteering for EVECCS.
