Where should I start - Management of the polytrauma patient
(incl. TVA)
Polytrauma poses one of the most complex presentations that may arrive on the doorstep of a veterinary hospital. It is important to take a global view of these cases & be able to quickly & efficiently prioritize a patient’s needs. In this discussion, we will cover a step-by-step approach to managing these cases that will help you tackle polytrauma cases with poise & confidence.
Recorded 1 August 2024
Paul Cunningham, DVM MANZCVS (ECC)
My name is Paul Cunningham, & I am an emergency veterinarian & founder of Ready Vet Go - Pet Ambulance & Mobile Urgent Vet Care. Originally from the United States, I received my veterinary education at Oklahoma State University & followed this with a rotating medicine & surgery internship at Michigan State University. I practiced with a multi-speciality vet hospital group in Detroit, Michigan for several years before moving to Australia to continue my professional endeavour’s and live in one of my favourite countries on earth. I have a clinical focus on shock stabilisation & management of electrolyte disturbances. My latest project is the foundation a human-grade veterinary ambulance service in Melbourne, Victoria called Ready Vet Go.