Course overview
This course will introduce basic principles of surgery, provide students with a knowledge and understanding of anaesthesia in veterinary species, and teach the student a safe practical approach to veterinary diagnostic imaging with an introduction to the principals of image interpretation.
Course learning outcomes
- Use radiographic, ultrasonic and other technical equipment that can be used as a diagnostic aid, safely and in accordance with current regulations.
- Apply the basic principles of radiographic interpretation to a radiographic study, utilising a sound underlying knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of the dog, cat and horse.
- Be aware of the common applications, advantages and disadvantages of radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine
- Demonstrate the set up and use of anaesthetic equipment
- Describe pain physiology and pathophysiology and be aware of pain management
- Describe the drugs used in anaesthesia, discuss basic concepts in anaesthetic protocols, cardiopulmonary monitoring and fluid therapy
- List, discuss and perform the fundamental principles of surgery
- List and justify the best practice surgical methods employed to minimize surgical complications and optimise wound healing.