CRITICAL CARE AND VETERINARY EMERGENCY FUNDAMENTALS LABORATORY

Catalog description

Application of the practical aspects of veterinary assistance in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies, the recognition and evaluation of cardiovascular arrest, respiratory crisis, gastrointestinal and reproductive emergencies, musculoskeletal trauma, the principles and techniques of fluid therapy and the administration of emergency medications. Emphasis on the development of knowledge, skills and critical thinking skills that facilitate a rapid response to a veterinary emergency and that promote effective communication among the medical team. In addition, it delves into the development of skills related to quantitative reasoning applied to the procedures of a veterinary hospital, as well as competences related to veterinary pharmacology, nursing and anesthesiology through the use of technology. The skills of handling and restriction of animals ar e developed around the ethical and humane principles that should distinguish the future professional. Anatomical models will be used to simulate some situations. This course will represent 35% of the BVET 380 course grade, which will be taken concurrently.