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Poison Treatment

Course Code	: VİH650
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	: 4

Objectives of the Course

Stabilization of vital signs of toxicity in animals relevant to different causes, ways of preventing the continuity of absorption of toxic substances, methods of removing toxic agents from the gastrointestinal tract, the use of diuresis andidot provision and will be educiadated.

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes

1.	Makes the clinical evaluation of toxicity in animals for various reasons
2.	Performs the stabilization of vital functions.
3.	Implements Antidotal treatment.
4.	Knows differential diagnosis of poisoned patients.
5.	Evaluates the prognosis of poisoned patients.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	C. M. Kahn, S. Line; The Merck Veterinary Manual, 10th Edition. Merck, 2010
2.	K. G. Braund. Neurotoxic Disorders. In: Clinical Neurology in Small Animals - Localization, Diagnosis and Treatment, Braund K.G. (Ed.) International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY (www.ivis.org), 2003; B0223.0203
3.	V. Beasley. Diagnosis and Management of Toxicoses. In: Veterinary Toxicology, Beasley V. (Ed.) International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY (www.ivis.org), 1999;

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

General treatment principles in various toxicity

Week 2 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Normalization of respiratory and cardiovascular functions)

Week 3 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Fluid-Electrolyte Application)

Week 4 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Correction of Acid-Base Balance Disorders)

Week 5 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Correction of arrhythmia)

Week 6 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Control of Central Nervous System stimulation and depression)

Week 7 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Regulation of body temperature), (Midterm exam)

Week 8 - Theoretical

Stabilization of vital signs (Regulation of body temperature)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Prevention pathways of progression in toxic substance absorption

Week 10 - Theoretical

Removal Methods of the toxic agent in the gastrointestinal tract

Week 11 - Theoretical

Achieving diuresis

Week 12 - Theoretical

General approach to toxicity requiring acidification and alkalization.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Use of antidotes

Week 14 - Theoretical

Case evaluation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment	3	%15
Midterm Examination	1	%25
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	1	14
Assignment	2	0	15	30
Reading	14	0	2	28
Midterm Examination	1	15	1	16
Final Examination	1	10	1	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				99

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	4	5	5	4	5	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	5	4	3	4	3	3	3
OÇ-3	4	3	4	5	5	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5

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