This learning aid is designed to assist the participant in meeting the needs of VECCS-certified facility. The basics of emergency medicine and critical care universal, however veterinarians face a unique set of challenges when caring for birds, exotic companion mammals, and reptiles. Level 1 of this teaching module reviews the basics of exotic animal critical care. To learn more in Level 2, review the key points on critical care or supportive care for each taxonomic group: birds, exotic companion mammals, and reptiles. Each summary page includes a brief quiz that tests your knowledge and reinforces fundamental principles. Delve deeper . . .
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Evaluation
- Body Condition Scoring in Birds
- Cursory Examination of the Bird
- Evaluating Hydration Status in Birds
- Evaluation of Bird Droppings
- The Exotic Animal History
- Normal Body Weights in Birds
- Physical Examination of the Avian Patient
- Recognizing Signs of Illness in Birds
- Ten Tips for Evaluating Chicks in the Exam Room
Housing
Handling & Restraint
Supportive Care
- Administration of Medication in Birds: Injections
- Avian Analgesia
- Critical Care Nutrition
- Exotic ICU: Nursing Care for the Avian Patient
- External Coaptation in Birds: Bandages and Splints
- Intramuscular Injections in Birds
- Intraosseous Catheter Placement in the Bird
- Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Bird
- Nebulization of Avian Patients
- Oral Drug Administration in Birds
- Subcutaneous Fluids in Birds
- Tube Feeding Birds
Test Your Knowledge
Evaluation
Housing
Handling & Restraint
Supportive Care
- Analgesia and Sedation in Exotic Companion Mammals
- Antimicrobial Therapy and Dysbiosis in Rabbits
- Endotracheal Intubation in the Rabbit
- Exotic ICU: Nursing Care for Exotic Companion Mammals
- Feeding the Hospitalized Small Mammal
- Fluid Administration in Exotic Companion Mammals
- Intramuscular Injection in the Rabbit
- Intraosseous Catheter Placement in Small Mammals
- Intravenous Catheter Placement in Small Mammals
- Syringe Feeding Herbivorous Small Mammals
- Syringe Feeding the Ferret
Test Your Knowledge
Evaluation
Handling & Restraint
Supportive Care
- Administration of Medication in Reptiles
- Anesthesia and Analgesia in Reptiles
- Catheters in Reptiles
- Critical Care Nutrition
- Exotic ICU: Nursing Care for Reptiles
- Feeding the Hospitalized Lizard
- Feeding the Hospitalized Snake
- Feeding the Hospitalized Turtle or Tortoise
- Fluid Administration in Reptiles
- Nutritional Support in Reptiles
Test Your Knowlege
All Taxa
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Exotic Animals
- Critical Care Nutrition
- Referring Non-Traditional Species
- Top Ten Fluid Therapy Facts
- Understanding Shock: 10 Important Facts
- Wound Management in Exotic Animals
VECCS-certified facilities should [also] accept critically ill or injured wildlife, using appropriate personal safety precautions…