Critical Moments, Confident Actions: Best Practice for CPR

In this episode, host Daniella dos Santos is joined by Emergency and Critical Care specialist Neus Elias to discuss CPR and the updated 2024 RECOVER guidelines. They explore the reasons behind the creation of these evidence-based guidelines and how they can be applied in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. The conversation highlights the key updates in the latest version, the rationale behind these changes, and how they support veterinary teams in delivering high-quality CPR. A must listen for all clinical team members looking to enhance their confidence and skills in performing CPR using the most current recommendations.

Our Guest: Neus Elias LMV PgCert CertAVP(ECC) DECVECC MRCVS European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary ECC

Neus graduated from the Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona in 2009 where she then completed a rotating internship. On moving to the UK she worked in a first opinion practice for two years before beginning an ECC internship at the Vets Now Hospital in Glasgow. Neus completed her residency and became a European Diplomate in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2020. She continues to work in Glasgow as a co-lead of the ECC referral team and residency mentor. Her interests include CPR, POCUS, all things transfusion related, and treatment of any critically ill dog or cat.

Our Host: Daniella dos Santos BSc BVetMed FRCVS

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. She has since worked in first opinion, small animal and exotic pet practices across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient on the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the animal welfare charity SPANA and the PetPlan Charitable Trust.

Links:

RECOVER Guidelines: https://recoverinitiative.org/2024-guidelines/

For IVC Evidensia teams only the CPR learning pathway is now available on the Learning Hub with bite-sized presentations covering Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) that are relevant to all clinical team members involved in CPR.

We will also be hosting free face-to-face practical CPR training workshops at our training centres which will cover practical basic and advanced life support. The link to book a place can be found on the Learning Hub.