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14D2I40 - Homeostasis of body fluids and electrolytes

Course specification
Course titleHomeostasis of body fluids and electrolytes
Acronym14D2I40
AcronymDOCTORAL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Module
Type of studyPhD academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
  1. prof. dr Natalija Fratrić
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB10.0Status
      ConditionNone
      The goalIntroducing students to the mechanisms of homeostasis of body fluids and electrolytes and provide easier understanding of the most complex organism disorders that follow disturbancies of homeostatic mechanisms; To allow easier identification of complex disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance and to familiarize them with the methods used in the study of these disorders.
      The outcomeStudent should know the homeostasis of body fluids and electrolytes, understand the mechanisms of disorders of homeostasis, know experimental models and test methods for diagnostics of disorders of homeostasis of body fluids and electrolytes and know basic principles of fluid and electrolytes replacement.
      Contents
      Contents of lecturesThe role of the kidney in the homeostasis of body fluids, neuroendocrine regulation of homeostasis, other mechanisms, acid-base balance. Disorders of water balance, dehydration and hyperhydration. Electrolyte balance disorders. Disturbances of acid-base balance. Shock. Methods for testing fluid and electrolyte balance. The basic principles of treatment with fluids.
      Contents of exercises-
      Literature
      1. DiBartola SP, Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders, 4th edition, Elsevier/Saunders, St. Louis, 2012. (Original title)
      2. Trailović D, Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in Dogs and Cats: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapy, VisioMundi Academic Press, Novi Sad, 1994.
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
      4
      Methods of teachingInteractive lessons , PowerPoint presentations, seminars, public presentations and discussion.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
      Activites during lectures20Test paper60
      Practical lessonsOral examination
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars20