Learning objectives
D1 KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student, future veterinarian, must:
Know the most frequently observed surgical condition of dogs, cats, cows and horse.
Know the standard surgical techniques used in the treatment of the most frequently observed surgical condition.
Must acquire the ability in doing basic surgical techniques.
D2 APPLAYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student MUST DEMONSTRATE BY HIMSELF THAT SHE/HE ACQUIRED:
a) The capacity (ability) to correctly assess the principal surgical condition
b) The capacity (ability) in performing basic surgery in different animal species (canine, bovine, equine, swine)
c) The capacity (ability) in choosing the correct surgical treatment in the most frequently observed surgical disease
D3 MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Describe and autonomously interpret the most frequently observed surgical condition
b) Collect the anamnesis and put clinical signs in relation to a differential diagnostic trail
c) Formulate autonomously a prognostic opinion on the development of pathology and clinical conditions
D4 COMMUNICATION
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Expose clearly, verbally synthetic and exhaustive concepts using appropriate technical terminology surgical cases
b) Demonstrate the ability to exhibit to a composite auditorium (students, specialist professors) the fundamental knowledge of veterinary surgery
D5 LIFELONG LEARNING
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Consult and understand independently scientific paper other the textbooks
b) Independently perform a bibliographic consultation
c) To acquire a good familiarity of the subject to comprise the clinical and non-clinical arguments
Prerequisites
Anatomia topografica veterinaria
Course unit content
The first lessons cover topics of general interest such as the operative risk and its prevention, the body's response to external factors that hinder homeostasis such as stress and shock, infection, and wound healing.
The second part of the course is devoted to the discussion of the basics of etiology, diagnosis and treatment of the most common surgical diseases.
The third part of the course covers the etiology and pathophysiology of the most important syndromes of surgical interest such as bowel obstruction, peritonitis, bleeding and trauma.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Valentini S.: Introduzione alla Semeiotica Chirurgica – Girali Editore, 2000
G. Sumner Smith: Procedimenti decisionali in chirurgia ortopedica veterinaria. Masson editore, 1992
Denny R. Hamish: Compendio di Chirurgia ortopedica del cane e del gatto. Traduzione Italiana a cura di Carlucci, Modenato, Citi, Girali Editore, 1998
Fossum Theresa Welch: Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali. Maqsson Editore, 2004
Stashak T.S.: la zoppicatura nel cavallo, IV edizione, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia. Ed. Italiana SBM Noceto (PR), 1990
Rose R.J., Hodgson D.R.: Manual of Equine Practice 2/e. edizione Italiana a cura di Delfino Editore, 2005
Teaching methods
The curriculum is organized in theoretical contents (frontal lessons) and practical activities, clinical and surgery training with supervision by professor at Veterinary Hospital (OVUD).
The student receive a digital copy of lessons power point presentations.
Teachers and tutor receive students to provide information and support
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination : students will be asked to demonstrate that they have reached a good level of knowledge and understanding in discussing a clinical case. Students must be able to apply their knowledge and comprehension capacities, showing a professional approach to their work. They should have adequate skills in discussing their ideas and in problems' solving. Students must be able to collect and discuss the collected data, in order to develop their own independent judgements.
Student with a specific learning disability (OSA) certified under Law 170/2010, will be given access, at her/his discretion to a reference textbook.
Other information
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