Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (UVTHS)
VETS5347
This unit of study provides student interns with an opportunity to apply the principles and practices of veterinary anaesthesia introduced to them in VETS4133 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 1 and VETS4234 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgery 2 in the clinical setting of a large veterinary hospital. This unit of study is designed to give student interns exposure and experience in clinical anaesthesia to help develop a deeper understanding of this discipline and prepare them for veterinary practice. Student interns are involved in the management of a wide variety of cases from the time the patient is admitted for anaesthesia up until the patient has fully recovered. This unit of study aims to foster a culture of shared leadership, team work, professional conduct, compassionate and open communication in the work environment. Student interns participate in all activities undertaken by the UVTHS Anaesthesia Unit including (but not restricted to) pre-anaesthetic examination, formulation of anaesthesia and analgesia plans, induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, record keeping and post-operative care (including pain management). Student interns will learn and practice the many technical skills required to perform general anaesthesia including intravenous catheterisation, endotracheal intubation, collection of blood and urine for diagnostic testing. After completing this unit of study, student interns will be able to safely and humanely anaesthetise and recover an ASA health status '1' or '2' small animal patient with a degree of proficiency acceptable for a new graduate (refer to the Faculty of Veterinary Science Graduate Attributes).
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: FifthYear
Credit points: 4
Commencing semesters: 1, 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: VETS5347
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No