Education and Training in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals A Guide for Developing Institutional Programs (1991) / Chapter Skim
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II Course Modules
II Course Modules
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The topics contained in the outline below are those considered by the EPLAS committee to be essential elements of an introductory education program on the care and use of laboratory animals. The recommended presentation time is 3 to 4 hours.
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OI1LINE FOR THE CORE MODULE Laws, Regulations, and Policies That Impact on the Care and Use of Animals Estimated Presentation Rome: 1~15 minutes Recommended Handout: banter' institutional policies related to the care arid use of laboratory animals 0 Briefly describe federal laws, regulations, and policies that have an impact on the care and use of animals A.. · Describe the U.S.
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Anesthetics, Analgesics, Tranquilizers, and Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Estimated Presentation 7-me: 2~25 minutes · Briefly define and compare anesthetics, analgesics, tranquilizers, sedatives, and neuromuscular blocking agents, including indicators for the use of each (6.1-6.4)
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. Survival Surgery and Postsur~cal Care Estimated Presentation rime: 1~15 minutes · Define aseptic technique, survival surgery, major survival surgery, and minor surgical procedures (7.1)
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. · Discuss technical services, reference texts, and audiovisual matenal available from the laboratory animal resources unit.
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As in the core module, the recommended content of each topic below is crossreferenced to the expanded outlines contained in Part III. The material will be found primarily in Chapter 10 (Species-Specific Overview)
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. · Describe food- and water-delivery methods and diets available in your institution, including information on administering experimental agents in food or water and carrying out approved studies involving food or water deprivation (10.5-10.6)
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· Describe in detail your institution's procedure for carcass disposal, with emphasis on potential hazards to people handling carcasses I.. Skill Building Allow sufficient time for every participant to: · Demonstrate ability to handle and restrain an animal.
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Prepare equipment and locate structures associated with blood withdrawal. Select a pharmacologic method of euthanasia and calculate the required dose.
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As stated in the species-specific module, demonstrations and visual aids can be helpful in introducing a laboratory exercise; however, these should not be substituted for the hands-on experience needed by the participants to develop their skills. The recommended content of each topic below is cross-referenced to the expanded outlines contained in Part III, as explained in the core module.
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. Review acceptable pharmacologic methods of euthanasia and list drugs that should never be used alone for euthanasia (8.6)
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Hands-on experience, however, is needed for skill-building. The recommended content of each topic below is cross-referenced to the expanded outlines contained in Part III, as explained in the core module.
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. · Discuss legal limitations for performing multiple major survival surgeries (7.2.5)
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Provide opportunities to observe and participate in surgical procedures pertinent to need. Provide opportunities for participants to gain experience in postsurgical care and monitoring.
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