Information Package / Course Catalogue
Special Disorders of Acid – Bas Balance
Course Code: VİH642
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Investigation of the pathophysiology of acid-base balance, metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratoric alkalosis developing diseases and the etiology of these disorders, clinical and laboratory findings.

Course Content

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Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kerem URAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes the special disorders relevant to metabolic and respiratory acid-base balance in cattle and horses.
2.Comments on clinical and laboratory findings.
3.Performs control of the effectiveness of the treatment.
4.Knows the complications of disorders.
5.Evaluate the prognosis of the patient due to the disorder.
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of Acide-Base Balance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Treatment Prenciples
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metabolic Acidosis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acute Rumen Lactic Acidosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Subacute Ruminal Asidosis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Respiratory Acidosis, (Mid term exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Respiratory Acidosis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Newborn Asphyxia, Respiratory Distress Syndrom
Week 10 - Theoretical
Respiratoric partial and global insufficency of horses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Metabolic Alkalosis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Metabolic Alkalosis Related to Abomasal Reflux in Cattle
Week 13 - Theoretical
Respiratory Alkalosis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Febris, Sepsis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Assignment2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment201020
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026