Equine Surgery and Anaesthesia 1
VETS9021
At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Have a detailed understanding of the history, signalment, presenting signs, physical examination findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the common surgically treated equine diseases in Australasia. This includes surgical diseases of the musculoskeletal system, alimentary tract, respiratory tract, urogenital system, skin and eye; Have a detailed understanding of the indications for, surgical techniques, post-operative care and potential complications of the common surgical procedures performed in ambulatory equine practice; Have a detailed understanding of the management of equine wounds; Have a detailed understanding of appropriate anaesthetic protocols for field anaesthesia in horses; Be able to identify and appropriately manage potential anaesthetic complications, as they pertain to field anaesthesia.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1, 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: VETS9021
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No