Emergency and Critical Care

Catalog description

Discussion of the theoretical and practical aspects in the management of medical and trauma emergencies that commonly occur in veterinary medicine. Recognize and perform an evaluation for cardiac arrest, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal emergencies. Practice the principles and techniques of fluid therapy and emergency drug administration. Topics related to the application of treatment protocols for cardiorespiratory arrest, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal crises, wounds and fractures, poisonings, dystocia, prenatal care in critical patients and nutrition of critical care patients are presented. This course requires 45 hours of class and 45 hours of laboratory.