Veterinarian training courses library : Cat / Gastroenterology
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Teaching goals
- Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) commonly affects medium- to large-breed dogs and causes acute stomach dilation that compromises blood supply and can lead to tissue necrosis.GDV reduces venous return to the heart by compressing the caudal vena cava, resulting in decreased cardiac output and obstructive shock.Pre-anaesthetic preparation for GDV involves attempting stomach decompression and monitoring key clinical variables like packed cell volume, electrolytes, and lactate levels.Anaesthetic management of GDV patients should avoid drugs with negative cardiovascular effects and include preoxygenation, continuous ECG monitoring, and preparation of lidocaine for ventricular arrhythmias.Post-surgery, GDV patients require vigilant monitoring for cardiovascular issues, appropriate fluid therapy, and effective analgesia to ensure recovery.
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- Be familiar with the differential diagnosis of megacolon in cats
- Be able to investigate underlying causes
- Understand the different management options of feline megacolon
Dr. Ludivine BOIRONVideo time : 22 min + MCQDipl. ACVECCGastroenterology Emergency and critical care
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- Definition of chronic enteropathy
- Old concepts vs new concepts
- Most common chronic gastroenteropathies in dogs and cats
- What’s new regarding treatment
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- Understand the pathogenesis of granulomatous colitis
- Understand the diagnosis of granulomatous colitis
- Understand the treatment of granulomatous colitis
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- Be able to name two drugs commonly used for the management of giardiasis
- Understand the appropriate monitoring after treatment of giardiasis
- Understand the zoonotic risks associated with giardiasis
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- Understand key concepts about Giardia spp. lifecycle
- Understand the transmission of Giardia spp
- Understand the different tests available for the diagnosis of giardiasis
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- Outline the main causes of gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
- Outline the clinical manifestations of GER
- Describe the nutritional management of GER
- Describe the medications used for the management of GER
Dr. Ludivine BOIRONVideo time : 32 min + MCQDipl. ACVECCGastroenterology Emergency and critical careTeaching goals
- A review on data we have on this disease: incidence, cause, risk factors
- Clinical presentation and the underlying patophysiology
- How to treat hyperkalaemic UO patient and understand the mechanism of action of the drugs used
- To review the different options of treatment and update on recent literature
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- Explain diagnostic tests for chronic enteropathies in cats
- Discuss management techniques for intestinal inflammation
- Understand faecal transplants and their use in cats
