This course builds on the foundation of the modules 'Animal Body', 'Function and Dysfunction' and 'Clinical Pharmacology/ Toxicology'. It applies basic knowledge on physiology and pharmacology to the clinical areas of anaesthesia, pain management and fluid therapy.  This course provides a foundation for clinical rotations in later parts of the programme. Various pedagogical techniques are used including lectures, demonstrations, cadaver and mannequin models, live animal practicals, dry lab exercises and case discussions.

Anaesthesia is covered primarily using a sequential approach to performing an anaesthetic procedure, with a focus on drug protocols and choices, patient welfare and safety. Clinical reasoning skills are developed using a case-based approach and clinical examples and scenarios. Species differences between cats and dogs but also an overview of particularities of anaesthesia regarding horses and farm animals are presented. Clinical skills are developed within a range of laboratory sessions. One of the practical elements, performing anaesthesia of a cat for ovariohysterectomy, will allow students to consolidate their knowledge, understanding, and clinical skills using a team-based approach.

Pain management is approached from a clinical perspective to ensure students are equipped with skills to recognise and treat pain appropriately in a range of situations. Local anaesthetic techniques are both discussed and explored practically with cadavers to ensure students have a best-practice and evidence-based approach to multimodal analgesia. Objective and subjective pain assessment tools are taught in different species to ensure students are confident with pain recognition and diagnosis.

This course further develops the student's awareness and skills for providing fluid therapy as part of a treatment plan. Relevant physiology and pathophysiology are discussed and treatment options are introduced with an emphasis on the fluid therapy plan. Lectures are supported with laboratory sessions to develop clinical skills as well understanding of anesthetic monitoring and machine/equipment.

A failing grade in the Practical examination (OSCEs) will lead to an overall F grade for the entire course. Students must pass the Practical Examination (OSCEs) before live animal surgery (i.e. cat spays).

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QUIZZES

*For quizzes I and II, there will be 15 multiple-choice quizzes with one single answer each to choose from A, B, C, or D (1 point each). Questions will be taken from each respective "block" of lectures given before each quiz (and not cumulative).

This is an electronic-based examination using Canvas and LockDown Browser is required (Students are responsible for their login credentials and password). Students will be notified of the examination venue in due course, and late students may not be allowed in the room. 

Each assessment corresponds to 15% of your assessment tasks/activities (ATs) related to "quizzes". You will have 20 minutes to complete this assessment. Mobile phones, books, articles, calculators, or gadgets are not allowed. Please note that, as this assessment is equivalent to only 15% of the total grade, there will not be replacements if you miss it.

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FINAL EXAMINATION

**Please find below the information about the final written examination.

Format: There will be 49 multiple choice questions with one correct answer each (1 point each) and three distractors plus a short answer question (1 point). The exam corresponds to 50% of the total grade for course VM4112.

Content: The exam will include questions from the entire course emphasizing clinical reasoning (cases), principles, and concepts related to anaesthesia and pain management.

Where and how: This is an electronic-based examination using Canvas and LockDown Browser is required (Students are responsible for their login credentials and password). Please refer the examination timetable on AIMS for the examination venue.

Other reminders:

According to the required best practices for examinations on the BVM Assessment Policy, some gentle reminders are provided:

• Bring your student ID card as proof of identity


• Late arrivals may not be allowed to take the exam


• This will be a closed-book examination


• Mobile phones, books, articles, earphones, or ANY other gadgets are not allowed


• Only CityUHK-approved calculators are allowed
  
  
  
  • https://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/exam/exam_main.htm  
  
  
  • https://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/file/exam/List%20of%20Approved%20Calculators.pdf
  
  
  
  


• Be reminded to manage your time carefully and to take responsibility for your examination environment


• You must log out of Canvas before leaving the room.


• You should arrive at least 15 minutes before the examination begins as per the BVM Assessment Policy


• Honesty pledge:
  
  
  
  • Students are required to accept and acknowledge the honesty pledge. By taking this upcoming exam, you reaffirm the honesty pledge below and understand that violations may lead to penalties.
  
  
  • "I pledge that the answers in this examination are my own and that I will not seek or obtain an unfair advantage in producing these answers. Specifically,
  
  
  
  

I will not use or attempt to use any unauthorized materials, or any study aids including course m