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Syllabus

DO0120 Perioperative Nursing in Anaesthesia Care, 7.5 Credits

Specifik omvårdnad med inriktning anestesisjukvård

Subjects

Veterinary Nursing Veterinary Nursing

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

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 requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior 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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the 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