VetSavvy CPD

08/08/2026

🚨 CPR Mythbuster! 🚨

❌ Myth: Fast, shallow compressions are good enough.

✅ Fact: Effective CPR requires 100–120 compressions per minute and the correct compression depth. Both are essential to help circulate blood effectively.

Did this myth surprise you? Share your thoughts or other CPR myths you've heard in the comments!

Download the RECOVER 2024 CPR Algorithm for Dogs and Cats here: https://recoverinitiative.org/resources/?_resource_category=algorithms-drug-dosing-charts

09/07/2026

🚨 CPR Mythbuster 🚨

Should shockable rhythms be treated with drugs first?

No. Defibrillate immediately!
Early defibrillation can dramatically improve patient outcomes.

What CPR myths or questions would you like our RECOVER Experts to answer next? 👇
Drop them in the comments or submit them using the link below:

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30/06/2026

🐾 Calling all veterinary nurses and technicians!

We invite registered or credentialed veterinary nurses and technicians working primarily in small animal practice to participate in a short, anonymous research survey exploring involvement in canine and feline CPR.

⏱️ Takes just 5–10 minutes; the survey is available for participation until July 22, 2026
📋 Completely anonymous

Research like this helps strengthen understanding of CPR practices and supports conversations that can benefit the veterinary profession. Researchers would be grateful for your participation!

Take the survey here:
🔗 https://shorturl.at/N7VX3

16/06/2026

🫀 CPR Knowledge Check

What is the recommended CPR cycle duration before reassessing rhythm?

A. 2 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 30 seconds

✅ Answer: 2 minutes

Reassessing every 2 minutes helps minimize interruptions in chest compressions, allowing time to build and maintain effective blood flow - supporting better patient outcomes.

💬 Have a question for our RECOVER experts? Share it with us using the link below or drop it in the comments!

🔗 https://forms.gle/X4FgQVgBCeenq3ou5

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

Casper and I have been on our travels again, this time to Knott's Yard Veterinary Practice in Watton! The team really enjoyed their CPR refresher and it’s great to see that they have already made some changes as a result! A truly amazing and inspiring practice team! ☺️

08/05/2026

Great day spent with the fabulous team at Swaffham Veterinary Centre doing CPR training. Casper was impeccably behaved and was successfully resuscitated every time. Well done team SVC and Casper!!!

20/04/2026

Meet our newest member of staff - Casper!!!

Casper is a CPR dog mannequin who can help veterinary professionals practise vital resuscitation techniques.

He will be making his first debut appearance at Swaffham Veterinary Centre later this week - Go Casper!!!!

18/04/2026

A big thank you to the fabulous nurses at Bell Brown and Bentley Veterinary Surgeons for making me feel so welcome. Really enjoyed our session on capnography and looking forward to our practical anaesthesia training in June.