Comfy Kittens: Hospitalized Care of the Obstructed Cat
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Amber Hart, RVT, VTS(ECC)
Amber Hart, RVT, VTS(ECC)
Amber graduated from Morehead State University in Kentucky in 2001. She achieved her VTS(ECC) in 2014. Currently, she works for MedVet in Cincinnati Ohio as the Clinical Education Specialist. She has a personal interest in the subjects of CPR and Intensive Care Nursing as well as clinical skill development. She keeps the company of a small ark that includes snakes, lizards, guinea pigs, a parrot, and a goofy whippet. In her free time, she enjoys reading science fiction, practicing tai chi, making photo albums, and generally being a bit of a nerd.
Overview:
Urinary obstruction is a common and serious cause of hospitalization in male cats, requiring precise medical management and careful monitoring. This session guides veterinary technicians through comprehensive care strategies, from maintaining fluid balance and monitoring renal values to using closed collection systems and providing hands-on comfort and support. Learn practical approaches to patient assessment, recovery-focused interventions, and long-term care considerations that promote a smooth recovery and improve outcomes for these sensitive feline patients.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify key clinical signs and complications of urinary obstruction in feline patients.
- Perform accurate monitoring of fluid input, output, and renal values to guide patient care.
- Implement effective techniques for catheter management and closed urine collection systems.
- Apply patient comfort strategies to support recovery during hospitalization.
- Evaluate the overall effectiveness of medical and supportive interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
