ABSTRACT: Patients with aspiration pneumonia often require intensive nursing care. These cases can be challenging to nurse but utilise the extensive knowledge of experienced veterinary nurses and allow us to demonstrate our skills. The requirement for frequent monitoring, oxygen therapy, physiotherapy, management of hydration and nutritional management, in addition to the provision of environmental enrichment and other day-to-day care, make these cases extremely rewarding. This case study focuses on the inpatient care given to a patient with myasthenia gravis, megoesophagus and aspiration pneumonia. The care requirements are discussed and the level of care received by the patient is evaluated.

Author

Laura Rosewell RVN DipAVN (Small Animal) MBVNA

Laura began nursing in 2007, qualifying in 2010. Following two years as a surgical nurse at an orthopaedic referral hospital, Laura is now Clinical Nurse Manager at Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital in Berkshire.
She has recently completed her DipAVN and is currently studying for a BSc(Hons) degree at Harper Adams University.

Keywords: Clinical, Nursing, Aspiration

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 30 (01) • January 2015 • pp12-15

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