Information Package / Course Catalogue
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Course Code: VCR666
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge and skills about learning and applying neuromuscular block agents

Course Content

The introduction and implementation of the neuromuscular block agents in domestic animals

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knows neuromuscular blockade agents.
2.2. Knows cases and selects the right agents.
3.3. Applies the chosen neuromuscular blockade agents.
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. Hall LW, Clarke KW, Trim CM. Veterinary Anaesthesia, 10th Edition, Saunders, 2001.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
neuromuscular blockade
Week 2 - Theoretical
Neuromuscular block models
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sensitivity of the muscles of neuromuscular block
Week 4 - Theoretical
Monitoring of neuromuscular block
Week 5 - Theoretical
Generating block non-depolarizing agents-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Generating block non-depolarizing agents-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Factors modifying the effect of drugs creates neuromuscular block
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Generating block-depolarizing agents 1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Generating block-depolarizing agents 2
Week 10 - Theoretical
chemical antagonized
Week 11 - Theoretical
Relief by stimulating the neuromuscular block
Week 12 - Theoretical
Indications for neuromuscular block
Week 13 - Theoretical
Neuromuscular block contraindications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Postoperative complications of neuromuscular blockade agents
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Seminar114115
Individual Work143042
Midterm Examination123124
Final Examination129130
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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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
4
2
4
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4
4
3
OÇ-3
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