Learning objectives
The subject is aimed at teaching knowledge and understanding of the basics of surgery and of the anaesthesiology.
The student will also learn to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding in an in deep evaluation of surgical and anaesthetic problems.
Prerequisites
All of the courses provided for by the teaching regulations
Course unit content
Immobilization of surgical patient. Injection. Centesis. Cateterism.
Bandage. The surgical room. Principles of asepsis and antisepsis and
antibiotic role. Surgical planning. Surgical theatre. Preparation of the
surgeon. Dieresis and synthesis of soft tissues. Suture materials, knots
and sutures. Osteosynthesis: internal fixation (nail, screws, plates,
cerclage), external fixation. Wound treatment. Drains. Reconstructive
surgery.Principles of anaesthesia in small and large animals. Monitoring of the patient. Anaesthetic emergency management.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Fossum Theresa Welch: Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali. Masson Editore
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Multiple choice questions at the end of the course and oral examination
Other information
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