In this podcast, we talk to Dr Patrick J Kenny. Pat was a senior lecturer here at the RVC lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, though has recently returned home to Sydney. We talk to Pat about an approach to spinal trauma, the Do’s and Don’ts, what imaging to perform and how to immobilise a patient. Immobilisation Primary survey (ABC’s, or major body systems) Oxygen Check for deep pain Analgesia Secondary survey Focus on maintaining blood pressure and keep up with oxygenation Diagnostic imaging – survey radiographs and CT If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch (email [email protected]; tweet @dombarfield or @RoyalVetCollege using #rvcpod; or use the RVC facebook page). We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on iTunes and write a review.

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