Kurskod #05829 Canine rehabilitation- with focus on neurology and intensive care,
1.5credits
Rehabilitering av hund- med fokus på neurologi och intensivvård.
Syllabus approved:
Subject: Animal health care/Animal Science/ Biology/ Physiotherapy/Veterinary medicine
Marking scale: Pass/ Failed
The requirements for attaining different grades are described in the course assessment criteria which
are contained in the course syllabus. Current information on assessment criteria shall be made at the
start of the course.
Prerequisites:
Basic biological courses ex. animal health care/ physiotherapy / veterinary medicine. Registered as a
PhD-student or Master student.
Objective:
After completion of the course the student should:
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have a knowledge of manual chest physiotherapy, including indications,
contraindications and protocols
have a knowledge of how physiotherapy can assist in the management of pulmonary
oedema
have a knowledge of non-invasive ventilation, including weaning and brachycephalic
airways
have a good knowledge of breathing assistance techniques
have a knowledge of motor relearning theory (both inductive and deductive methods)
and the application to the canine patient
have a knowledge of how to use reflexes as treatment techniques in the acutely injured
neurological canine patient
have a knowledge of sensory reintegration techniques and using theraband with
neurological canine patients
have a knowledge of treatment strategies to maximise the chance of recovery for
acutely injured neurological canine patients
Content:
The course covers:
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Aspiration pneumonia management
Pulmonary oedema management
Brachycephalic airways weaning from general anaesthetic
The use of CPAP in canine intensive care
Motor relearning theory and application to the canine patient
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Utilising reflexes such as the crossed extensor reflex, the symmetrical tonic neck
reflex and the proprioceptive placing reflex to aid in the rehabilitation of the acutely
injured neurological canine patient
Sensory reintegration techniques for the canine neurological patient
This includes lecturers, demonstrations and practical exercises.
Literature:
Materials will be handed out during the course.
Examination:
Active participation during the course. The students are expected to read three provided articles in
preparation and hand in a written reflection upon the scientific documentation and explanation models
for the demonstrated methods as well as ways to assess the clinical effect of the interventions.
Additional information:
Course time: 21-22 of August 2012. The course will be held in English. Last day to register: 1st of July
2012. Registration by mail to Anna.Bergh@slu.se.
Responsible department:
Dept of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry together with the Dept of animal environment and
health.
Location:
Skara