Lincoln Memorial University

Veterinary Science

 

 

   I.  Vet 395, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

 

  II.  Spring Semester 2004

 

 III.  Prerequisites:  Vet 110, 200, 230, 270

 

 IV.  Course Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the aspects of emergency and critical care of small animals.  Critical care nursing techniques,

            specific emergency situations and life saving procedures will be covered.

 

   V.  Text:

                        Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care; Battaglia

 

 VI.  Course Objective:

The course will emphasize the nuances of emergency medicine, discuss specific emergencies of all organ systems and their treatments and attempt to enhance students’ knowledge of critical care.

 

 VII.  Methods of Instruction:

Lecture will comprise the majority of this class.  Occasional hands on displays will be used.

 

VIII.  Course Requirements:

The student must attend lecture and complete assignments.  There will be 3 tests.  Ten percent of the final grade will be based upon attendance and class participation.

 

  IX.  Units of Instruction:

                        Equipment, IV fluids, Nutrition

                        Transfusion Medicine

                        Pain Management and Anesthesia

                        Shock, CPR, Trauma

                        Specific emergencies:

                                    Hematology

                                    Cardiovascular

                                    Respiratory

                                    Gastrointestinal

                                    Metabolic and Endocrine

                                    Urologic and Reproductive

                                    Ocular and Neurologic

                                    Toxicology

 

   X.  Instructor:

                        Dr. Beth Burchette

 

  XI.  Date of Revision:  January 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Addendum to all Veterinary Technology/Science Program Syllabi

 

Academic Integrity:  It is the aim of the faculty of Lincoln Memorial University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity.  The attempt of any student to present as his/her own, any work which he/she has not honestly performed, is regarded by the faculty and administration as a very serious offense and renders the offender liable to severe consequences and possible suspension. 

Please see LMU Undergraduate Catalog, pg. 39

 

Disability Statement:  Any student with a disability requiring accommodation(s) should make an appointment with the Vice-President for Student Affairs (800-325-0900, ext 6393) to discuss specific needs.