Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Anesthesia in Cats and Dogs
Course Code: VCR537
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about doses of general anesthetic in cats and dogs, ways of usage, duration of action and information about the advantages and disadvantages.

Course Content

İncludes terms of anaesthesia, analgesia, sedation, preparation for anaesthesia, premedication, anaesthetic agents, intravenous anesthesia, inhalational anesthetic, dissociative anesthetic agents, muscle relaxants, neonatal anesthesia, local analgesia, postoperaratif maintenance in dogs, anesthesia, analgesia, sedation, sedative and opioid combinations, anesthetic preparation, anesthesia techniques, premedication, anesthetic applications parenteral, inhalation anesthesia, muscle relaxants, neonatal anesthesia, postoperative care, local analgesia in cats.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Indications and anesthetic agents used for general anesthesia in dogs and cats
2.2. Can apply the techniques of general anesthesia as indicated in dogs and cats
3.3. Knows the problems that may occur during general anesthesia in dogs and cats, andcan precaution.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Topal, A., (2005) Veteriner Anestezi, Bursa: Nobel Kitap evi
2.2. Thurmon, J.C, Tranquilli W.J., Benson G.J., Lumb, W.V. (1996). Lumb and Jones’ Veterinary Anesthesia. London: Mosby.
3.3. McKelvey D., Hollingshead W. (2003). Veteriner Anesthesia and Analgesia London: Mosby
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Dog anesthesia, analgesia and sedation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Premedication in dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anesthetic agents used in dogs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Total intravenous anesthesia in dogs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthesia in dogs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Dissociative anesthetic and muscle relaxant agents for dogs
Week 7 - Theoretical
Local anesthesia in dogs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm, Cats anesthesia, analgesia and sedation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sedative and opioid combinations used in cats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cats anesthetic preparation, anesthesia techniques and premedication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anesthetic agents used in cats
Week 12 - Theoretical
Total intravenous anesthesia in cats
Week 13 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthesia in cats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cats muscle relaxants
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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