Critically Ill Feline
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Tami Lind, BS, RVT, VTS(ECC)
Tami Lind, BS, RVT, VTS(ECC)
Tami Lind, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC), is a Veterinary Technician at Purdue University with a strong focus on training, mentorship, and advancing the veterinary technician profession. As the Blood Bank Coordinator and lead for onboarding and adverse event education, she is dedicated to fostering an environment where veterinary technicians can learn, grow, and succeed. She earned her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care in 2016 and has extensive experience across all aspects of emergency medicine. In addition to her work at Purdue, Tami serves as a MentorVet Tech Facilitator, supporting technicians in both their professional and personal development. Deeply committed to education for both veterinary technician and DVM students, Tami has presented at national and international conferences. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, applicable knowledge that empowers veterinary professionals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Her mission is to elevate the role of veterinary technicians through mentorship, education, and collaboration—helping others find confidence and fulfillment in this rewarding profession.
Overview:
Cats don’t ever follow the book. There are many things to think about when it comes to nursing care of a critically ill cat. In this lecture, we will go over how cats differ than dogs when they are hospitalized in the ICU.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize key physiologic and behavioral differences between cats and dogs that impact critical care management.
- Identify common stress responses in hospitalized feline patients and their effects on clinical status.
- Apply species-specific nursing techniques to safely handle, monitor, and treat critically ill cats.
- Implement strategies to reduce stress and improve patient comfort in the feline ICU environment.
- Develop appropriate monitoring and care plans that address the unique needs of critically ill feline patients.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
