Bronchoscopy is one of the most challenging procedures we support as veterinary nurses, and in episode 122 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are covering everything you need to approach it with confidence. From the anatomy of a bronchoscope and how to handle and prepare it, to airway access considerations, bronchoalveolar lavage, sample handling, and the critical role we play in monitoring and recovery, this episode will help you feel prepared for even the most complex respiratory endoscopy cases.

GI endoscopy is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in internal medicine, and yet most of us were taught little more than not to break the scope. In episode 121 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are changing that, covering the anatomy of a gastroscope, the upper and lower GI procedures your patients will undergo, how to handle and maintain your equipment, sample collection and handling, and everything you need to know to support these patients through anaesthesia and beyond.

Feline pancreatitis is far more common than it appears, and far more subtle than the canine version, and in episode 120 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are unpacking everything veterinary nurses need to know about it. From why cats are uniquely prone to concurrent pancreatic, biliary and intestinal inflammation, to the signs we can easily miss, the importance of early enteral nutrition, and our central role in pain and nausea management, this episode will help you nurse these often challenging patients with much greater confidence.