Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
DO0120-20010 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for DO0120
Academic year 2022/2023
Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care (DO0120-20128)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care (DO0120-20032)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care (DO0120-20045)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
DO0120 Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care, 7.5 Credits
Specifik omvårdnad med inriktning anestesisjukvårdSubjects
Veterinary Nursing Veterinary NursingEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Anaesthesia - practical exercises, group projects | 1.0 | 0102 |
Anaesthesia - seminars | 1.0 | 0103 |
Examination | 5.5 | 0104 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G2F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to at least 90 credits in veterinary nursing, of which knowledge of anaesthesiology and perioperative nursing hygiene corresponding to 15 credits.Objectives
The purpose of the course is to give the student enhanced knowledge in specific nursing in anaesthesia care for horses, dogs, cats and exotic pets.
After completing the course, the
- describe, identify deviations and propose and justify anaesthesiological nursing care of neonatal, young and older animals, as well as animals with special needs
- describe different administration methods for drugs and infusions perioperatively
- propose, describe and justify perioperative nursing care, including monitoring and pain assessment of animals with an increased risk from anaesthesia
- describe the function and care of and justify the need for advanced technical medical equipment
- describe the insertion and care of catheters in veins and arteries,
- describe blood sampling and further processing for blood gas analysis in anaesthesia, as well as being able to make a preliminary interpretation of the blood test results,
- describe the detection of and propose and justify the handling of perioperative complications, as well as being able to apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- apply regulations and safety rules in the area.
Content
Anaesthesia, including preforming anaesthesia, anaesthesia monitoring and perianaesthetic care is taught by means of lectures, problem-based teaching and compulsory elements such as seminars, practical exercises and demonstrations on models and/or live animals. Various anaesthetic strategies for illnesses in horses, dogs, cats and exotic small animals are described in the course. The students practise scientific attitudes to veterinary nursing.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved written examination, approved practical examination and approved participation in compulsory elements.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Teaching will primarily be in Swedish, but some lectures and course literature are in English.General rules and guidelines for examination and grading are found in SLU’s education manual.
The entry requirement for the course is fulfilled by a two-year veterinary nurse course.
The entry requirement for knowledge of anaesthesiology and perioperative nursing hygiene corresponding to 15 credits is fulfilled by passing course DO0085 or DO0105 or DO0114, Anaesthesiology and perioperative hygiene in veterinary nursing, or the three courses DO0065 Nursing hygiene 1, DO0069 Nursing hygiene 2 and DO0068 Anaesthesiology 1.
Responsible department
Department of Clinical Sciences
Further information
Litterature list
Thomas, John A & Lerche, Phillip. (2016). Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians. Mosby. ISBN: 9780323249713
Taylor, PM, Clarke, KW. 2nd ed. (2007). Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia. WB Saunders Ltd. ISBN: 9780702028359
Clarce-Price, S, (2013), Topics in Equine Anesthesia, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice. Elsevier. ISBN: 9781455773466
Duke-Novakovski, T., De Vries, M. & Seymour, C. (2016) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Quedgeley: British Small Animal Veterinary Association. ISBN: 9781905319619
Longley, L. (2008). Anaesthesia of Exotic Pets. Saunders Ltd. ISBN: 9780702028885