Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fluid Treatment in Isovolemic Disorders
Course Code: VİH629
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Dehydration pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and laboratory findings in the diagnosis of dehydration, rehydration therapy, oral rehydration, parenteral rehydration, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of hyperhidration, etiological and symptomatic treatment of hyperhidration.

Course Content

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Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hasan ERDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines dehydration and hyperhidration.
2.Determines the appropriate treatment method.
3.Applies etiological and symptomatic treatment
4.Makes appropriate fluid selection.
5.Have an idea about the prognosis of patients.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DiBartola, Stephen P. Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice. 4th ed. Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders, 2011
2.C. M. Kahn, S. Line; The Merck Veterinary Manual, 10th Edition. Merck, 2010
3.K. Turgut. Veteriner Klinik Laboratuvar Teşhis Kitabı. 2000
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Body Fluids and Their Distribution
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Determination of Hydration Status
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of Dehydration and Hypovolemia
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Evaluation for Clinical Findings of Dehydration in Cases
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pathopysiology of Dehydration
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Evaluation for Laboratory Findings of Dehydration in Cases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Clinical and Laboratory Findings in Dehydration
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Evaluation for Clinical and Laboratory Findings of Dehydration in Cases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rehydration Therapy
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Selection of Application Route
Week 6 - Theoretical
Oral Rehydration
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Oral Rehydration Therapy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Parenteral Rehydration, (Mİd term exam)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Intraveneous Rehydration Therapy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Crystalloid and Colloidal Solutions
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Presentation of Solutions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Crystalloid and Colloidal Solutions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Definition of Hiperhydration and Hypervolemia
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Evaluation for Clinical Findings of Hyperhydration in Cases
Week 11 - Theoretical
Clinical and Laboratory Findings in Hyperhydration
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Evaluation for Laboratory Findings of Hyperhydration in Cases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Treatment Principle in Hyperhydration
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Case Treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Use of Diuretics
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Case Treatment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case Studies
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Case Treatment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Assignment4%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment401560
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)144
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
OÇ-2
4
2
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
2
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026