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AGV 170 - Veterinary Anesthesiology


Last Date of Approval: 12/2024

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Course Description:
This course involves the study of pharmacology, application of anesthetic agents, the physiological effects and means of monitoring them, principles and administration of inhalant anesthetics, and a broad overview of anesthetic protocol and care. Emphasis will be on anesthetic practical skills and anesthesia equipment.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face

Course Fees: None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  • Teach students the mode of action of anesthetic agents used in veterinary practice.
  • Teach students contraindications of certain medications and clinical findings.
  • Teach students all aspects of anesthesia monitoring including equipment, safety proceedures, parameters, and abnormalities.
  • Teach principles and administration of local anesthestics.
  • Teach principles and administration of inhalant anesthetics.
  • Teach anesthesia machine component identification and quality control.



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