Advanced Techniques in Veterinary Emergency Medicine
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Veterinary Emergency Medicine Overview of the course, importance of advanced techniques in veterinary emergency medicine, and setting the stage for the modules to come.
Module #2 Advanced Patient Assessment Techniques In-depth exploration of patient assessment techniques, including physical examination, laboratory diagnosis, and imaging modalities.
Module #3 Trauma Management:Initial Stabilization and Resuscitation Evidence-based approach to initial trauma management, including shock recognition and treatment, pain management, and stabilization techniques.
Module #4 Thoracic Trauma and Chest Tube Placement In-depth discussion of thoracic trauma, including diagnosis, treatment, and chest tube placement techniques.
Module #5 Advanced Airway Management Advanced techniques for airway management, including rapid sequence intubation, surgical airways, and nasal tracheal intubation.
Module #6 Cardiac Arrest Management Evidence-based approach to cardiac arrest management, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post-resuscitation care.
Module #7 Shock and Sepsis Management In-depth discussion of shock and sepsis, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Module #8 Fluid Therapy and Electrolyte Management Advanced techniques for fluid therapy and electrolyte management in the emergency patient.
Module #9 Pain Management in the Emergency Patient Multimodal approach to pain management, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic techniques.
Module #10 Neurological Emergencies In-depth discussion of neurological emergencies, including seizures, stroke, and head trauma.
Module #11 Toxicology and Poisoning Advanced techniques for managing toxicities and poisonings, including decontamination and antidote therapy.
Module #12 Respiratory Emergencies In-depth discussion of respiratory emergencies, including pneumonia, pulmonary thrombosis, and CHF.
Module #13 Gastrointestinal Emergencies Advanced techniques for managing gastrointestinal emergencies, including GDV, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
Module #14 Urological Emergencies In-depth discussion of urological emergencies, including urinary tract obstruction, kidney disease, and urolithiasis.
Module #15 Endocrine Emergencies Advanced techniques for managing endocrine emergencies, including diabetes, hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism.
Module #16 Hematological Emergencies In-depth discussion of hematological emergencies, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathies.
Module #17 Oncological Emergencies Advanced techniques for managing oncological emergencies, including cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment options.
Module #18 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound, including equipment, techniques, and clinical applications.
Module #19 Mechanical Ventilation in the Emergency Patient Advanced techniques for mechanical ventilation, including mode selection, ventilation strategies, and weaning techniques.
Module #20 Emergency Surgical Techniques In-depth discussion of emergency surgical techniques, including surgical approaches, suturing, and wound management.
Module #21 Anaesthetic Management in the Emergency Patient Advanced techniques for anaesthetic management, including anaesthetic protocols, monitoring, and emergency anaesthesia.
Module #22 Ethical Decision Making in Veterinary Emergency Medicine In-depth discussion of ethical dilemmas in veterinary emergency medicine, including euthanasia, futility, and resource allocation.
Module #23 Communication and Teamwork in the Emergency Department Importance of effective communication and teamwork in the emergency department, including strategies for improving communication and team dynamics.
Module #24 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Veterinary Emergency Medicine Introduction to quality improvement and patient safety principles in veterinary emergency medicine, including root cause analysis and morbidity and mortality rounds.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Techniques in Veterinary Emergency Medicine career
