Enfermagem veterinária em animais de companhia : o papel do enfermeiro veterinário em animais de companhia com doença periodontal
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2024
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IPCB. ESA
Abstract
O presente relatório tem como principal objetivo descrever as atividades desenvolvidas na Clínica Veterinária Patas e Pelos, no âmbito do estágio curricular da Licenciatura em Enfermagem Veterinária na Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco.
A Clínica Veterinária Patas e Pelos, situada na Quinta do Conde, concelho de Sesimbra, oferece diversos serviços, nomeadamente consultas de clínica geral e de enfermagem, medicina interna, medicina preventiva, consultas ao domicílio, exames complementares de diagnóstico, cirurgias, internamento, cuidados intensivos, serviços de fisioterapia e acupuntura, consultas de ortopedia, dermatologia, oftalmologia e ecocardiografia com a colaboração de Médicos Veterinários Externos.
Durante o período de estágio curricular, que decorreu entre 16 de outubro de 2023 a 1 de fevereiro de 2024, foi possível acompanhar 390 animais, 250 canídeos e 140 felídeos, nas diversas áreas do interesse da Medicina e Enfermagem Veterinária. No internamento, foi necessário proceder à monitorização do estado geral de cada paciente, bem como à administração de fármacos, contribuindo para o bem-estar de cada animal internado. Em cirurgia, para além de ser responsável pelo material cirúrgico, realizava a monitorização anestésica de cada animal, tendo desde logo, que preparar a
medicação pós-cirúrgica e a alta de cada animal.
Para além disto, a área da Odontologia tem um destaque especial neste relatório, uma vez que a Clínica Veterinária Patas e Pelos, possui uma estação dentária de última geração acompanhada do equipamento de Raio-X dentário, sendo, desde logo, bastante procurada para a resolução de patologias orais, nomeadamente a Doença Periodontal. Estando esta doença cada vez mais presente na vida dos animais, é naturalmente importante definir funções e competências que o Enfermeiro Veterinário deve ter, de modo a poder apoiar adequadamente o Médico Veterinário no tratamento da Doença Periodontal.
Este estágio permitiu a consolidação dos conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adquiridos ao longo dos 3 anos de Licenciatura e a aquisição de várias competências na área da Enfermagem Veterinária num ambiente profissional vocacionado para os cuidados de saúde e bem-estar animal. Assim, foi possível experienciar, nos diversos domínios já referidos, diversas funções e tarefas numa área técnica e científica onde a Enfermagem Veterinária tem um reconhecimento efetivo e, sobretudo, parece ser a profissão de futuro e com futuro, permitindo a dignificação do ato Médico Veterinário, sempre em prol e na defesa do bem-estar animal.
Abstract: The main scope of this report is to describe the activities carried out at the Veterinary Clinic “Patas e Pelos”, as part of the curricular internship of the Veterinary Nursing Degree at the Higher School of Agriculture of Castelo Branco. The Veterinary Clinic "Patas e Pelos", located in Quinta do Conde in Sesimbra, offers various services, including general and nursing consultations, internal medicine, preventive medicine, home visits, complementary diagnostic exams, surgeries, hospitalization, intensive care, physiotherapy and acupuncture services, orthopedic, dermatology, ophthalmology and echocardiography consultations with the collaboration of External Veterinary Doctors. During the curricular internship period, which took place between October 16, 2023 and February 1, 2024, it was possible to assist 390 animals, 250 dogs and 140 cats, in various areas of Veterinary Medicine and Nursing interest. During hospitalization, it was necessary to monitor the overall condition of each patient, as well as administer medications, contributing to the well-being of each hospitalized animal. In surgery, in addition to being responsible for the surgical materials, anesthesia monitoring was performed for each animal, having to prepare the post-surgical medication and discharge instructions for each animal. In addition to this, the area of Dentistry has a special highlight in this report, as the Veterinary Clinic “Patas e Pelos” has a state-of-the-art dental station accompanied by dental X-rays, being highly sought after for the resolution of oral pathologies, namely Periodontal Disease. Since this is a disease increasingly present in the lives of several animals, it is naturally important to define functions and competences that the Veterinary Nurse must have in order to be able to adequately support the Veterinarian in the treatment of Periodontal Disease. This internship allowed the consolidation of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the 3 years of the Bachelor's degree and the acquisition of various skills in the area of Veterinary Nursing in a professional environment dedicated to animal health and well-being. Thus, it was possible to experience, in the various domains already mentioned, various functions and tasks in a technical and scientific area where Veterinary Nursing has effective recognition and, above all, seems to be a profession of the future and with a future, allowing the dignification of the Veterinary Medical act, always in favor of and in defense of animal welfare.
Abstract: The main scope of this report is to describe the activities carried out at the Veterinary Clinic “Patas e Pelos”, as part of the curricular internship of the Veterinary Nursing Degree at the Higher School of Agriculture of Castelo Branco. The Veterinary Clinic "Patas e Pelos", located in Quinta do Conde in Sesimbra, offers various services, including general and nursing consultations, internal medicine, preventive medicine, home visits, complementary diagnostic exams, surgeries, hospitalization, intensive care, physiotherapy and acupuncture services, orthopedic, dermatology, ophthalmology and echocardiography consultations with the collaboration of External Veterinary Doctors. During the curricular internship period, which took place between October 16, 2023 and February 1, 2024, it was possible to assist 390 animals, 250 dogs and 140 cats, in various areas of Veterinary Medicine and Nursing interest. During hospitalization, it was necessary to monitor the overall condition of each patient, as well as administer medications, contributing to the well-being of each hospitalized animal. In surgery, in addition to being responsible for the surgical materials, anesthesia monitoring was performed for each animal, having to prepare the post-surgical medication and discharge instructions for each animal. In addition to this, the area of Dentistry has a special highlight in this report, as the Veterinary Clinic “Patas e Pelos” has a state-of-the-art dental station accompanied by dental X-rays, being highly sought after for the resolution of oral pathologies, namely Periodontal Disease. Since this is a disease increasingly present in the lives of several animals, it is naturally important to define functions and competences that the Veterinary Nurse must have in order to be able to adequately support the Veterinarian in the treatment of Periodontal Disease. This internship allowed the consolidation of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the 3 years of the Bachelor's degree and the acquisition of various skills in the area of Veterinary Nursing in a professional environment dedicated to animal health and well-being. Thus, it was possible to experience, in the various domains already mentioned, various functions and tasks in a technical and scientific area where Veterinary Nursing has effective recognition and, above all, seems to be a profession of the future and with a future, allowing the dignification of the Veterinary Medical act, always in favor of and in defense of animal welfare.
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Canídeos, Doença Periodontal, Enfermagem, Felídeos, Odontologia, Canids, Dentistry, Felines, Periodontal disease, Veterinary nursing
Citation
GARCIA, Rafaela Trindade (2024) - Enfermagem veterinária em animais de companhia : o papel do enfermeiro veterinário em animais de companhia com doença periodontal. Castelo Branco: IPCB. ESA. 31 p. Relatório do Trabalho de Fim de Curso de Enfermagem Veterinária.