99 | The complete guide to caring for patients with myasthenia gravis as a veterinary nurse (ft Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS-Neurology)

In episode 99 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, join Zoe Hatfield (RVN, VTS in Neurology) and Laura Jones (RVN, VTS in Internal Medicine) as they discuss one of the most common neurological disorders seen in practice: Myasthenia gravis, or MG.

MG is a disorder of the neuromuscular junction causing significant weakness, megaoesophagus, regurgitation, aspiration and recumbency - and these patients need INTENSIVE nursing care to recover. 

We're breaking down exactly what MG is, how it impacts our patients, and the skills we can use when caring for them, in this episode.

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About Zoe:

Zoe qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2012. After spending her first year as a RVN working in first opinion practice, she moved to referral joining the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital nursing team in 2013. 

Since joining the nursing team, Zoe has developed her passion for neurology and in 2019 gained the VTS certificate in Neurology. 

Working within the vet school she enjoys using her extensive experience in neurology to teach and educate students and newer members of staff. 

She also presents CPD on a wide variety of neurological topics, including at BSAVA Alba, ExcelCPD, VetTrust, AIMVT and BVA Live.

Watch Zoe's excelCPD webinar series here.

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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.