Information Package / Course Catalogue
Inhalation Anesthesia
Course Code: VCR640
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

Gain knowledge and skills about the inhalation anestesia of domestic animals and tools and technics

Course Content

applied inhalation anesthesia technique to animals, anesthesia materials, and equipment

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Inhalation anesthesia in veterinary practice applies
2.2. Inhalation anesthesia in veterinary practice applies
3.2. Understand and prevent accidents and complications.
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
Indications and contraindications of inhalation anesthesia
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 2 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthetics properties (properties that affect the kinetics of the dissolution coefficients taken into the body, distribution, and excretion)
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 3 - Theoretical
Effects of inhalation anesthetics systems
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 4 - Theoretical
Application techniques of inhalation anesthetics
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 5 - Theoretical
Inhaled anesthetic (diethyl ether, nitrous oxide)
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 6 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthetics (halothane, enflurane)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 7 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam, Accidents and complications
Week 9 - Theoretical
Endotracheal tube and its application
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 10 - Theoretical
Anesthesia equipment features
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anesthesia apparatus parts (gas cylinders-tanks, flow meter)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anesthesia apparatus parts (sprays, bubble reserve)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 13 - Theoretical
Anesthesia apparatus parts (valves and carbon dioxide canister holder)
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
assists breathing
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Clinical practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Individual Work142256
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)169
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
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2
4
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4
4
3
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5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
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OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026