IPLUSO 22438

Nursing in Equine Clinics

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  Nursing in an equine clinic is a discipline that makes up the training of veterinary nurses and aims to make them capable of performing nursing care adapted to the care of horses. The student must be able to identify horses, identify and manage patients in critical condition and in pain, recognize the main non-infectious, traumatic, metabolic, zoonotic diseases and thus be able to assist in their prevention and resolution. It is also intended to frame the role of the veterinary nurse in a surgical team dedicated to the care of horses in a way that can help the procedures performed in this context.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Management, handling and security in production and equine clinic Equine identification Clinical exam Nutrition Basic care and first aid in equines Fluid therapy Reproduction, parturition and neonatology management Main diseases and it?s diagnosis Vaccination plan Emergencies Nursing techniques in anesthesiology and surgery in the equine patient Nursing techniques in equine?s medicine Pain scales interpretation Opioids, NSAIDs and muscle relaxants routes Help Veterinarian in anesthetic blocks Introduction to zoonotic diseases and preventive measures in the equine patient
• ObjectivosObjectives

  1. Promote equine?s health and welfare 2. Know main diseases in equine patient. Know approach and management in clinical and surgical situations 3. Correct pain management 4. Distinguish between main zoonosis in equine patient and it?s preventive measures
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Equine Veterinary Nursing, 2nd Edition; Keren Coumbe; 2012; Willey-Blackwell AAEVT's Equine Manuel for Veterinary Technicians; Deborah Reeder, Sheri Miller, DeeAnn Wilfong, Midge Leitch, Dana Zimmel; 2009; Willey-Blackwell Complete Equine Veterinary Manual; 3rd Edition; Tony Pavord; 2009; David & Charles Hendrikson, DA (2007) Techniques in Large Animal Surgery. 3rd Edition Blackwell Publishing. Colorado USA. Knottenbelt, D (2003) Handbook of Equine Wound Management. Saunders, London Portas, M (2003) Identificação de Equinos, MADRP. Serviço Nacional Coudélico, Coudelaria de Alter, Alter do Chão, Portugal Radostits, OM; Mayhew, IG; Houston, DM (2000). Exame Clínico e Diagnóstico em Veterinária. Guanabara Koogan, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.    
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Practical and Tutorial. All students will actively participate in all clinical problems seen with demonstration of nursing techniques and attitudes in the clinical area of horses. The evaluation shall take the following forms: a - Continuous Assessment: Despite the strong practical component of this course, the assessment will not neglect the ability to apply theoretical knowledge. Specifically students will be assessed in relation to communication skills, teamwork, application of knowledge and proactivity. It will be even contemplated the development of a clinical action protocol. b - Final Exam: If the student does not get approval for continuous assessment may be assessed in the final exam.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não