Neurological emergencies

In this course, we explore the most important neurological emergencies you may encounter in clinical practice. The focus is on conditions where rapid assessment, appropriate stabilisation, and timely referral can make a significant difference to the patient’s prognosis.

Topics include head trauma, acute paralysis of the hind limbs or all four limbs, tail-pull injuries in cats, and spinal fractures.

The course addresses practical questions such as:

• What is the first-line approach to a dog or cat with head trauma?
• Which prognostic factors can be identified during the neurological examination of a cat with a tail-pull injury, and is tail amputation always necessary?
• When should a paralysed dog be referred for further investigation, and what should you focus on during the neurological examination?
• What are the key priorities in the initial management of a spinal fracture?

The one-hour webinar consists of pre-recorded video presentations. You can submit questions to the lecturer via the online forum. Handouts are included, and the course concludes with a final test.