What is it about?
Gastric dilatation volvulus is a common life-threatening condition seen in an emergency service. A distension and rotation of the stomach cause severe adverse haemodynamic effects that can lead to a poor prognosis. Veterinary nurses are usual the first to give some clues for final diagnosis in their triage. They aid in diagnosis, treatment and postoperative management. This article reviews the pathophysiology of the condition, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and client education. It was also added some practical tips that can be really helpful in veterinary nurse practice.
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Why is it important?
It is a review about the role of the nurse in diagnosing, helping with treatment and after surgery care. It also gives some tips about some procedures that they might have to perform. It is crucial to understand the patophysiology since it will help to predict and treat other related conditions (such as cardiac arrhythmia, low blood pressure, kidney injury, hyperlactatemia, electrolyte changes). Is also important we all know how to educate the owner about this condition.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a great pleasure as it allowed me to improve my article's writing skills and to have an update about GDV. It was a great opportunity to work and being helped by surgery specialists vets regarding this issue. I hope that all nurses (and vets) find this article interesting and useful in a practical manner.
Laura Marques da Costa
Vets Now
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This page is a summary of: Gastric dilatation volvulus: a review, The Veterinary Nurse, February 2023, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/vetn.2023.14.1.29.
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