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.

Bronchoscopy is one of the most challenging procedures we support as veterinary nurses, and in episode 122 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are covering everything you need to approach it with confidence. From the anatomy of a bronchoscope and how to handle and prepare it, to airway access considerations, bronchoalveolar lavage, sample handling, and the critical role we play in monitoring and recovery, this episode will help you feel prepared for even the most complex respiratory endoscopy cases.

GI endoscopy is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in internal medicine, and yet most of us were taught little more than not to break the scope. In episode 121 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are changing that, covering the anatomy of a gastroscope, the upper and lower GI procedures your patients will undergo, how to handle and maintain your equipment, sample collection and handling, and everything you need to know to support these patients through anaesthesia and beyond.