This course explores the purpose of pre-anaesthetic blood testing and how results can help veterinary nurses better understand a patient’s health before anaesthesia. It covers hydration, kidney and liver function, blood glucose, PCV and total protein, and how results can influence anaesthetic planning, fluid therapy, patient monitoring and preparation for potential complications.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain why pre-anaesthetic blood tests are performed.
• Interpret basic PCV and total protein findings.
• Understand how BUN and creatinine relate to kidney function.
• Recognise the importance of ALT and ALKP results.
• Relate blood results to anaesthetic and nursing considerations.

Features:

• You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

Course Content:

• 7 video lessons with quiz questions.
• Certificate of Achievement.