Senior cats and dogs make up around 30 to 40% of our caseload, yet many are seen far less often than they should be, and the research shows just how much subclinical disease we are missing as a result. In episode 125 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we cover why senior patients deserve so much more of our attention, the age related changes and diseases to look out for, what the evidence says about screening frequency, and how to run a thorough and confident senior clinic from start to finish as a veterinary nurse.

Cystoscopy is a less common but hugely important procedure, and our nursing role in it goes far beyond setting up the equipment. In episode 124 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we cover everything you need to know, from the anatomy of the lower urinary tract and why the kit differs so much between male and female patients, to aseptic preparation, bladder distension management, sample collection and handling, and everything to monitor for in recovery to keep these patients safe.

Rhinoscopy is a procedure with a lot going on, and our role in it as veterinary nurses is far bigger than setting up the scope and monitoring the anaesthetic. In episode 123 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we cover everything you need to know, from the anatomy of the nasal cavity and the two approaches used, to haemorrhage planning, airway protection, nerve blocks, sample handling, and everything that needs to happen in recovery to keep these patients safe.