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Cardiovascular & Respiratory Emergencies (VETS90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-small-animal-emergency-and-critical-care
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-small-animal-emergency-and-critical-care
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Failure of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems may be acutely life threatening if adequate intervention is not forthcoming. Hence effective management of such cases will save lives that would otherwise be lost. This subject provides the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of these systems. Additionally, this subject covers foundational topics such as fluid therapy, shock and acid-base analysis. Understanding of these topics is highly advantageous if emergency patients are to be successfully managed. Students will build on knowledge that was acquired as an undergraduate and develop a deeper understanding and improved clinical confidence in these areas. A good understanding of this subject is highly desirable before continuing with further study in this course.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Recall the physiological principles underlying regulation of body fluid dynamics; oxygen delivery; and regulation of cardiovascular and respiratory homeostasis.
- Relate the clinical signs of cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies to the underlying pathophysiology.
- Interpret clinical signs and diagnostic tests as they apply to assessment of patents that have shock, cardiac failure or respiratory compromise.
- Interpret clinical and diagnostic findings in order to identify sound management plans for patients that have electrolyte imbalances; cardiovascular compromise; and/or respiratory compromise.
- Recall the mechanism of action of medications used for cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- problem-solving skills
- analytic skills
- increased confidence in tackling unfamiliar problems
- the capacity to manage competing demands on time
Last updated: 31 January 2024