RCVS Knowledge - Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine

Audio Summary: The therapeutic effectiveness of oral cannabidiol in addition to current treatment in cats with osteoarthritis

In this audio summary, Oliver Wilkinson asks, in cats with osteoarthritis, does the oral supplementation of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, compared to conventional treatment alone, improve treatment outcomes of reducing pain and improving locomotion? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

Audio Summary: Recurrence rates in dogs with GDV treated with gastric decompression versus dogs treated with gastric decompression and gastropexy

In this audio summary, Costel Zagan asks, in dogs diagnosed with gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), does gastric decompression and gastropexy reduce the risk of recurrence of dilatation compared to dogs undergoing gastric decompression alone? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

Audio Summary: Does early gonadectomy increase the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in female dogs?

In this audio summary, Daniel Low asks, in bitches, does gonadectomy before 1 year of age, compared to gonadectomy at 1 year of age or older, increase the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease during their life? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

Audio Summary: Clinical audit of nonoperative anaesthesia time and surgical site infections of canine tibial plateau osteotomy procedures

In this audio summary, Amy Mann shares the findings of a clinical audit conducted alongside Ciara Barr, which investigated how to reduce nonoperative anaesthesia time for canine tibial plateau osteotomy (TPLO) procedures. Read the full Clinical Audit here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

Celebrating clinical audit: Why Clinical Audit Awareness Week matters

In this insightful podcast Julie Gibson, Quality Improvement Clinical Lead at RCVS Knowledge, and Pam Mosedale, Chair of the RCVS Knowledge Quality Improvement Advisory Board, discuss the importance of clinical audit and celebrate Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2025.
They discuss the benefits of clinical audits in veterinary practice, emphasising their role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing team collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Pam and Julie share practical advice and success stories, providing you with valuable insights and resources that will help veterinary teams effectively implement and sustain clinical audits.
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Audio Summary: Do opioids provide adequate analgesia for surgical coeliotomy in teleost fish?

In this audio summary, Shannen Schultz asks, for teleost fish undergoing surgical coeliotomy, do intramuscular exogenous opioids reduce perioperative pain, compared with no analgesia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

Audio Summary: In sheep undergoing general anaesthesia does inclusion of medetomidine result in hypoxaemia?

In this audio summary, Rachael Gregson asks, in healthy adult female non-pregnant sheep undergoing general anaesthesia for research studies, does the inclusion of intravenous medetomidine as part of the anaesthetic protocol cause hypoxaemia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

QI Boxset: Introduction to the What Matters to You framework

In this podcast, Pam Mosedale talks to Angie Rayner and Mark Moreton from CVS about their motivation for introducing the What Matters to You framework and its impact on teams across the group.
Find out how to use the What Matters to You framework to build teamwork and a positive practice culture in the RCVS Knowledge QI Boxset Series 8.
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Knowledge Natter: Introduction and compliance of Surgical Safety Checklists

In this Knowledge Natter, Lou Northway talks to Megan Orr from Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital about their nurse-led initiative introducing surgical safety checklists. The practice was Highly Commended in the 2024 Quality Improvement Awards. 
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Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital Surgical Safety Checklist
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How online learning supports SQPs and RAMAs Episode 1: Managing Veterinary Medicines Part 1

Welcome to this four-part series for Suitably Qualified Persons or Registered Animal Medicines Advisors. This series is a collaboration between RCVS Knowledge and AMTRA.
This podcast series will highlight how the courses on the RCVS Knowledge Learn platform can be used for your self-reflection CPD.
This episode covers Modules 1 and 2 of the Managing Veterinary Medicines courses: Regulation and Responsible and legal use of medicines
To access any of the courses mentioned, head to learn.rcvsknowledge.org and set up your free account.
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