Week 14: Overview

CSL - Canine ophthalmological exams

Canine physical examinations

Clinical Neurological examinations

Dr. Bagley - lecture on neurological examination (part 2) at 10 am in room 1226 - this is a bonus lecture that will help you prepare for anotomy final - Thanks Dr. Bagley!

Upon completion of this week, you should be able to:

Canine physical examinations

Define what type of data is recorded in the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections of the SOAP sheet
Accurately assess canine and feline respiratory and heart rates
Using the physical examination rubric and SOAP sheet, perform and record a system based general physical examination for feline and canine live animal patients that meets “required intermittent guidance” standards. Systems would include EENT (eyes, ears, nose, throat, and oral cavity), INTEG (integument), MS (musculoskeletal), CV/RESP (cardiorespiratory), GI/GU (gastrointestinal and genitourinary), Neuro (neurological), and PLN (peripheral lymph nodes).

In the Subjective and Assessment sections of the SOAP sheet, record pertinent subjective information and the pet’s current health status
Perform a rectal examination on a male canine cadaver, locating the anal gland ducts and describe the location and characteristics of the anal glands and prostate.
Perform an aural examination on a canine cadaver

PowerPoint Presentation:

Canine Physical Examination Lab

Ophthalmology Lab in CSL

Graded quiz 3 on physical examination is opened on 11/29 at noon until 12/6 at 8 am

Group PE assessment - complete PE SOAP form on your patient and assess your skills as a group using the PE rubric form. Forms are located in the Week 8 Module Overview or in the common FOrms and Resources section of the Start Here Module.
Continue documenting in your PE logs

Other Action Items:

Review CSL activities in Modules 1 & 2 individually and with your group in preparation for assessment during week 15