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Module 1. Bird Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology
 

1.1 Taxonomic Classification of Psittaciformes

1.1.1. Taxonomic Classification
1.1.2. Global Spread
1.1.3. Anatomic Differences

1.2. Taxonomic Classification of Passerine Birds: Wild Birds

1.2.1. Taxonomic Classification
1.2.2. Global Spread
1.2.3. Anatomic Differences

1.3. Taxonomic Classification of Falconiformes and other Orders

1.3.1. Taxonomic Classification
1.3.2. Global Spread
1.3.3. Anatomic Differences

1.4. The Skeletal System

1.4.1. Bone Ossification
1.4.2. The Skull

1.4.2.1. The Premaxillary Area
1.4.2.2. The Jaw

1.4.3. The Axillary Skeleton: The Epiaxial and Hypoaxial Muscles

1.4.3.1. Cervical Vertebrae
1.4.3.2. Thoracic Vertebrae
1.4.3.3. The Synsacrum: Special Anatomy
1.4.3.4. Caudal Vertebrae
1.4.3.5. Sternum
1.4.3.6. Wings: Complete Anatomy and Flight Muscles

1.4.4. Pelvic Limbs 

1.4.4.1. Femur and Tibiotarsus
1.4.4.2. Phalanges: Finger Placement in Different Species

1.5. The Circulatory System

1.5.1. Arterial Anatomy
1.5.2. Venous Return
1.5.3. The Renal Carrier System
1.5.4. Blood Composition: Nucleated Red Blood Cells

1.6. The Respiratory System 

1.6.1. The Nasal Cavity
1.6.2. Larynx and Trachea
1.6.3. The Syrinx: The Phonatory Organ in Birds
1.6.4. Lungs

1.6.4.1. Gas Exchange

1.6.5. Air Sacs

1.7. The Digestive System

1.7.1. Beaks: Substitute for Lips and Teeth in Mammals

1.7.1.1. Wax Localization
1.7.1.2. Beak Functions

1.7.2. The Oropharynx

1.7.2.1. Solid Food Intake
1.7.2.2. Liquid Foods

1.7.3. The Esophagus
1.7.4. The Stomach

1.7.4.1. Proventricles
1.7.4.2. Ventricles

1.7.5. The Liver
1.7.6. The Pancreas
1.7.7. The Intestinal Package

1.8. The Urinary and Reproductive Systems

1.8.1. The Kidneys
1.8.2. The Ureters
1.8.3. Particularities in the Urinary System: The Salt Gland
1.8.4. Bird Sexing
1.8.5. The Male Reproductive System
1.8.6. The Female Reproductive System

1.9. The Nervous System

1.9.1. Sense Organs
1.9.2. Sight: Avian Eye Anatomy
1.9.3. Hearing
1.9.4. Smell and Taste
1.9.5. Touch: The Tegument

1.10. Anatomical and Physiological Particularities in Birds

1.10.1. The Thymus Gland
1.10.2. The Fabricious Bursa
1.10.3. The Spleen
1.10.4. The Pituitary Gland Hypophysis
1.10.5. The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
1.10.6. Other Particularities

Module 2. Clinical Criteria for Avian Patients
 

2.1. Bird Maintenance

2.1.1. Special Furniture: Types of Cages
2.1.2. Stress 
2.1.3. Physical exercise
2.1.4. Bird Maintenance in Captivity
2.1.5. Ultraviolet Light
2.1.6. Feathers Coloring
2.1.7. Water Availability
2.1.8. Medication Added to the Water
2.1.9. Water Baths and Sprays

2.2. Capture: Proper Physical Examination

2.2.1. Physical Capture

2.2.1.1. Capture Techniques
2.2.1.2. Related Injuries

2.2.2. Chemical Capture

2.2.2.1. Capture Techniques
2.2.2.2. Drugs Used

2.2.3. Bird Containment

2.3. Clinical Management and Preventive Medicine

2.3.1. Complete and Orderly Physical Examination
2.3.2. Vaccination
2.3.3. Deworming
2.3.4. Sterilization

2.4. Sampling and Drug Administration

2.4.1. Intravenous Route
2.4.2. Intraosseous Route
2.4.3. Oral Posology
2.4.4. Intramuscular Route
2.4.5. Subcutaneous Route
2.4.6. Topical Route
2.4.7. Other Entry Routes in Avian Patients

2.5. Poultry as Patients

2.5.1. The Challenges of Keeping Hens as Pets
2.5.2. Hens as Patients
2.5.3. The Most Common Chicken and Hen Races

2.6. Nutritional Requirements: Diet

2.6.1. Feeding Guidelines
2.6.2. Nutritional Composition in Feed

2.6.2.1. Carbohydrates
2.6.2.2. Proteins
2.6.2.3. Fats
2.6.2.4. Vitamins

2.6.2.4.1. Liposoluble Vitamins
2.6.2.4.2. Hydrosoluble Vitamins
2.6.2.4.3. Antivitamins

2.6.2.5. Minerals

2.7. Type of Nutrition in Psittacine Birds

2.7.1. Seed Mixture
2.7.2. Feed 

2.7.2.1. Differences Between Granulated and Extruded

2.7.3. Fruits and Vegetables 
2.7.4. Germinated Seeds
2.7.5. Cooked Legumes
2.7.6. Breeding Paste 

2.7.6.1. Desired and Undesired Effects

2.7.7. Other Products
2.7.8. Calculating Energy Needs

2.7.8.1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
2.7.8.2. Maintenance Energy Requirements (MER)

2.8. Generalized Diet for the Most Common Psittacines in Clinics

2.8.1. Australian Parakeet (Melopsittacus Undulattus)
2.8.2. Nymph, Cocotilla or Carolina (Nymphicus Hollandicus)
2.8.3. Lovebird (Agapornis Spp.)
2.8.4. African Grey Parrot, Yaco (Psithacus Erithacus)

2.9. Generalized Diet for the Least Common Psittacines in Clinics

2.9.1. Amazona (Amazona Sp)
2.9.2. Macaw (Ara Sp)
2.9.3. Cockatoo (Cacatua Sp)
2.9.4. Ecleptus (Ecleptus Roratus)
2.9.5. Loris
2.9.6. Psittacine Diet Conversion

2.10. Other Dietary Aspects

2.10.1. Diet in Passerine Birds
2.10.2. Diet in Other Birds
2.10.3. Diet in Hospitalized Patients

Module 3. Laboratory Tests

3.1. Clinical and Diagnostic Techniques: General Principles Diagnostic Evidence

3.1.1. Reaching Accurate Diagnoses
3.1.2. Consideration for Sample Preparation
3.1.3. Sample Transport and Processing

3.2. Hematology: Essential Tool

3.2.1. Cell Morphology

3.2.1.1. The Red Series in Blood
3.2.1.2. The White Series in Blood

3.2.2. Morphological Changes in Blood Cells

3.2.2.1. Degranulation
3.2.2.2. Immaturity
3.2.2.3. Toxicity
3.2.2.4. Reactivity

3.2.3. Factors to Consider in Hematology
3.2.4. Hematology Protocols in Birds

3.2.4.1. Erythrocyte Count
3.2.4.2. Hemoglobin Estimation
3.2.4.3. Hematocrit Estimation
3.2.4.4. Leukocyte Count
3.2.4.5. Thrombocyte Count
3.2.4.6. Fibrinogen Estimation

3.3. Biochemical Analysis in Birds

3.3.1. Biochemical Reference Ranges
3.3.2. Most Commonly Used Profiles

3.3.2.1. Total Protein: Increase and Decrease
3.3.2.2. Glucose: Increase and Decrease
3.3.2.3. Uric Acid, Urea and Creatinine
3.3.2.4. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
3.3.2.5. Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)
3.3.2.6. Bile Acids
3.3.2.7. Creatine-Phosphokinase (CPK): Muscle or Heart Failure
3.3.2.8. Calcium: Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia
3.3.2.9. Phosphorus
3.3.2.10. Cholesterol

3.3.3. Age-Related Biochemical Changes

3.3.3.1. Proteinogram as a Diagnostic Tool
3.3.3.2. The Albumin
3.3.3.3. Alpha-1: Acute Disease Phase Indicator
3.3.3.4. Alpha-2: Acute Disease Phase Proteins
3.3.3.5. The Beta Fraction
3.3.3.6. The Gamma Fraction

3.4. Urinalysis: Suspected Nephropathy

3.4.1. Anatomo-physiological Recap of the Urinary System
3.4.2. Urine Collection Techniques in Birds
3.4.3. Urinalysis
3.4.4. Urinalysis Parameters

3.5. Fundamental Cytological Techniques: Cell Study

3.5.1. Skin and Plumage Scrapings

3.5.1.1. How to Perform Superficial Scrapings
3.5.1.2. How to Perform Deep Scrapings

3.5.2. Biopsy Collection

3.5.2.1. Different Application Techniques
3.5.2.2. Skin Biopsies
3.5.2.3. Skeletal Injury Biopsies
3.5.2.4. Small Biopsies: Organs and Masses
3.5.2.5. Chronic Injury Biopsies
3.5.2.6. Biopsies of Small Lesions and Masses

3.5.3. Cytology: Functions 

3.5.3.1. Sample Collection and Processing
3.5.3.2. Key Points and Cytologic Interpretations

3.6. Advanced Cytologic Techniques

3.6.1. Aspiration

3.6.1.1. Complementary Tests
3.6.1.2. Aspiration Methods

3.6.2. Microbiological Swabs Collection

3.6.2.1. Upper Respiratory Routes
3.6.2.2. Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

3.6.3. Washing Technique

3.6.3.1. Crop Washing
3.6.3.2. Air Sac Washing

3.7. Preparing for a Necropsy

3.7.1. Fundamental Aspects

3.7.1.1. Necropsies 
3.7.1.2. The Importance of Anamneses and Patient Medical Histories

3.7.2. Necessary Equipment: Instruments
3.7.3. Selecting Tissues in Necropsy Cases
3.7.4. Samples Preservation for Further Diagnostic Studies
3.7.5. Records: Injuries and Findings

3.8. External Patient Evaluation in Postmortem Examinations

3.8.1. Skin and Appendages: Evidence of Trauma
3.8.2. The Skeletal System
3.8.3. The Sensory System
3.8.4. The Muscle System: Initial Examination

3.9. Internal Patient Evaluation in Postmortem Examinations

3.9.1. The Cardiorespiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
3.9.2. The Lymphoreticular System
3.9.3. The Liver
3.9.4. The Digestive system
3.9.5. Urinary System Evaluation
3.9.6. Reproductive System Analysis

3.9.6.1. Necropsy in Females
3.9.6.2. Necropsy in Males

3.9.7. Necropsy Evaluation of the Nervous System 
3.9.8. Examination Conclusion

3.10. Diagnostic Procedures for the Necropsy Technique

3.10.1. Histopathological Examination of Collected Samples

3.10.1.1. Sample Collection

3.10.2. Microbiological Analysis

3.10.2.1. Swabbing Technique

3.10.3. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

3.10.3.1. Infectious Laryngotracheitis
3.10.3.2. Infectious Bronchitis
3.10.3.3. Poxvirus
3.10.3.4. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum, Mycoplasma Synoviae
3.10.3.5. Other Diseases

Module 4. Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

4.1. When to Anesthetize Birds for Diagnostic Techniques

4.1.1. Volatile Anesthesia
4.1.2. Injectable Anesthesia
4.1.3. Anesthesia in Special Conditions

4.2. Necessary Radiology Equipment

4.2.1. General Considerations
4.2.2. The X-Ray Unit
4.2.3. Screens, Chassis and Foils

4.3. Patients: Holding and Positioning

4.3.1. Laterolateral Projection
4.3.2. Ventrodorsal Projection
4.3.3. Craniocaudal Projection
4.3.4. Wing Projection
4.3.5. Caudoplantar Projection

4.4. Types of X-Rays: Contrast Radiography Studies

4.4.1. Conventional Radiography
4.4.2. Gastrointestinal Contrast Studies
4.4.3. Respiratory Contrast Studies
4.4.4. Urography
4.4.5. Myelography

4.5. Radiologic Interpretations

4.5.1. Anatomy Applied to Radiography
4.5.2. Abnormal Radiographic Findings in the Respiratory System
4.5.3. Abnormal Radiographic Findings in the Digestive System
4.5.4. Abnormal Radiographic Findings in the Skeletal System

4.6. Fundamental Aspects of Avian Ultrasound

4.6.1. The Complete Ultrasound Diagnosis

4.6.1.1. Lineal Convex, Microconvex and Phased Array Probes
4.6.1.2. Ultrasound 

4.6.2. Specific Diagnostic Objectives in Birds and Limitations
4.6.3. Necessary Technical Equipment for Ultrasound

4.7. Advanced Criteria for Avian Ultrasound

4.7.1. Patient Preparation for Ultrasound
4.7.2. Applied Anatomical Recap and Proper Patient Positioning
4.7.3. Ultrasound Interpretations

4.8. Endoscopy

4.8.1. Endoscopy

4.8.1.1. Necessary Equipment for Endoscopy
4.8.1.2. Rigid Endoscope

4.8.2. Patient Preparation and Positioning for Endoscopy
4.8.3. Clinical and Surgical Application of Avian Ultrasound

4.9. Avian Cardiology: Basic Fundamentals

4.9.1. Cardiac System Anatomy in Birds
4.9.2. Clinical Examination in Birds
4.9.3. Avian Electrocardiography

4.10. Veterinary Clinical Analysis in Birds

4.10.1. Serotyping Major Diseases

4.10.1.1. Salmonella Spp

4.10.2. Coprological Analysis

4.10.2.1. Parasitology
4.10.2.2. Bacteriology

4.10.3. Serology of the Most Prominent Diseases in Avian Medicine

4.10.3.1. Infectious Laryngotracheitis
4.10.3.2. Infectious Bronchitis
4.10.3.3. Newcastle Disease
4.10.3.4. Mycoplasma Spp
4.10.3.5. Avian Influenza

Module 5. Management-Related Pathologies

5.1. Most Common Pathologies 

5.1.1. Paresis by Capture: Cause of Mortality in Birds

5.1.1.1. Affected Species and Characteristic Symptomatology
5.1.1.2. Physiopathogenesis
5.1.1.3. Differential Diagnosis
5.1.1.4. Treatment and Prevention

5.1.2. Lead Poisoning

5.1.2.1. Diagnosis
5.1.2.2. Treatment: Primary, Chelating and Supportive

5.2. Other Intoxications

5.2.1. Zinc Poisoning
5.2.2. Diagnosis

5.2.2.1. Treatment
5.2.2.2. Primary Treatment
5.2.2.3. Chelating Treatment
5.2.2.4. Supportive Treatment

5.2.3. Ammonium Chloride Poisoning in Falconiformes

5.2.3.1. Clinical Signs
5.2.3.2. Pathological Changes
5.2.3.3. Physiological and Pathological Considerations

5.2.4. Copper Poisoning

5.2.4.1. Diagnosis
5.2.4.2. Treatment

5.2.4.2.1. Chelating Treatment
5.2.4.2.2. Supportive Treatment

5.3. Pathologies Derived from Poor Nutrition

5.3.1. Metabolic Osteopathies: Bone Injuries
5.3.2. Most Common Injuries: Causes and Types
5.3.3. Symptomatology and Susceptible Species
5.3.4. Current Diagnoses and Treatments
5.3.5. Long Bone Deformities: Twisting and Bending

5.3.5.1. Describing Pathology Type
5.3.5.2. Clinical Signs in Birds
5.3.5.3. Treatment and Prevention

5.3.6. Bone Alterations in the More Distal Bones: Deformation

5.3.6.1. Slipped Tendon
5.3.6.2. Angel Wing
5.3.6.3. Curled Fingers

5.3.7. Starvation-Induced Cachexia

5.3.7.1. Definition and Etiology: Symptoms
5.3.7.2. Necropsy Findings
5.3.7.3. Treatment and Prevention

5.3.8. Behavioral Osteodystrophy

5.4. Oral Cavity Disorders 

5.4.1. Beak Pathologies
5.4.2. The Oral Cavity and Oropharynx: The Tongue and Salivary Glands

5.4.2.1. Hypovitaminosis A
5.4.2.2. Trauma
5.4.2.3. Bleeding
5.4.2.4. Neoplasms
5.4.2.5. Halitosis

5.4.3. Infectious Diseases in Birds

5.4.3.1. Mucosal Necrosis
5.4.3.2. Fowl Pox
5.4.3.3. Anatidae Herpesvirus (Duck Viral Enteritis or Duck Plague)
5.4.3.4. Candidiasis (Candida Albicans Infection)

5.5. Esophagus and Gullet Pathologies

5.5.1. Esophagitis, Ingluvitis: Esophageal and/or Ingluvial Impaction
5.5.2. Esophagus and/or Crop Infestation by Capillaria Contorta and Other Capillaria Spp
5.5.3. Candidiasis and Trichomoniasis

5.5.3.1. Esophageal and Ingluvial

5.5.4. Ingluvial Pathologies

5.5.4.1. Calculations and Stasis

5.5.5. Crop Pathologies

5.5.5.1. Sour Crop Syndrome"
5.5.5.2. Hanging Crop
5.5.5.3. Crop Content Regurgitation

5.5.6. Common Neoplasms

5.6. Proventriculus Pathologies

5.6.1. Proventricular Dilatation Disease in Psittaciformes
5.6.2. Proventricular and Gizzard Impaction
5.6.3. Candidiasis (Candida Albicans Infection)
5.6.4. Other Pathologies

5.6.4.1. Atony
5.6.4.2. Hypertrophy of Unknown Etiology
5.6.4.3. Proventriculitis
5.6.4.4. Presence of Foreign Bodies

5.7. Gizzard or Ventricle Pathologies: Glandular Stomach

5.7.1. Proventricular Dilatation Disease
5.7.2. Gizzard Ulcerations
5.7.3. Stomach Nematode Infestation
5.7.4. Neoplasms
5.7.5. Other Pathologies

5.7.5.1. Muscular Atrophy and Traumatic Ventriculitis

5.8. Intestinal Pathologies

5.8.1. Malabsorption Syndrome
5.8.2. Non-Specific Enteropathies

5.8.2.1. Diarrhea in Birds

5.8.3. Lower Intestinal Tract Alterations

5.8.3.1. Colorectal Impactation
5.8.3.2. Rectal Prolapse

5.8.3.2.1. Intestinal Overexertion

5.8.4. Most Common Neoplasms
5.8.5. The Cloaca

5.8.5.1. Chloacitis: "Gonorrheal Discharge"
5.8.5.2. Prolapses
5.8.5.3. Most Common Neoplasms

5.9. Liver Pathologies

5.9.1. Lipidosis 

5.9.1.1. Fatty Infiltration or Fatty Degeneration

5.9.2. Hemochromatosis

5.9.2.1. Iron Storage in Avian Organisms

5.9.3. Visceral Gout
5.9.4. Amilodosis
5.9.5. Most Common Neoplasms
5.9.6. Other Pathologies

5.9.6.1. Toxic Hepatitis and Diabetes Mellitus

5.10. Endocrine Disorders

5.10.1. Thyroid Glands
5.10.2. Parathyroid Glands
5.10.3. Adrenal Glands
5.10.4. Ultimobranchial glands

5.10.4.1. Thoracic Localization

5.10.5. Hypophysis: Avian Brains
5.10.6. Pancreas: Endocrine and Exocrine Function

5.10.6.1. Pancreatitis
5.10.6.2. Acute Pancreatic Necrosis
5.10.6.3. Most Common Neoplasms

Module 6. Avian Patient Diseases 

6.1. Viral Diseases

6.1.1. Viral Diseases
6.1.2. Newcastle Disease (Paramyxoviridae Family)

6.1.2.1. Etiology
6.1.2.2. Serotype Classification 
6.1.2.3. Clinical and Physiopathogenesis Characteristics
6.1.2.4. Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques

6.1.3. Fowl Pox (Poxviridae Family Virus)

6.1.3.1. Serotypes Detected in Birds
6.1.3.2. Clinical Signs in Patients
6.1.3.3. Diagnosis and Treatment

6.2. Other Viral Infections of Clinical Interest

6.2.1. Influenza Virus in Birds (Orthomyxoviridae Family)

6.2.1.1. Disease Epizootiology
6.2.1.2. Clinical Signs in Birds
6.2.1.3. Diagnosis
6.2.1.4. Prevention and Control

6.2.2. Herpesvirus Infections

6.2.2.1. Etiology
6.2.2.2. Marek's Disease

6.2.2.2.1. Polyneuritis Paralysis

6.2.2.3. Duck Plague

6.2.2.3.1. Duck Viral Enteritis

6.2.2.4. Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
6.2.2.5. Herpes

6.2.3. Other Viral Diseases

6.3. Most Common Bacterial Diseases in Clinics

6.3.1. Pasteurellosis: Cholera

6.3.1.1. History: Etiological Agent and Disease Transmission
6.3.1.2. Susceptible Species and Symptoms
6.3.1.3. Diagnosis
6.3.1.4. Treatment and Immunity

6.3.2. Chlamydiosis: Ornithosis-Psittacosis

6.3.2.1. Causes and Most Susceptible Species
6.3.2.2. Effective Diagnosis
6.3.2.3. Treatment and Prevention

6.3.3. Salmonellosis

6.3.3.1. Definition
6.3.3.2. Etiological Agent
6.3.3.3. Spread
6.3.3.4. Susceptible Species
6.3.3.5. Transmission
6.3.3.6. Diagnosis
6.3.3.7. Treatment and Prevention

6.4. Less Common Bacterial Diseases in Clinics

6.4.1. Avian Tuberculosis: Mycobacterium Spp

6.4.1.1. Causes and Most Susceptible Species
6.4.1.2. Effective Diagnosis
6.4.1.3. Treatment and Prevention

6.4.2. Pseudotuberculosis (Yersiniosis)

6.4.2.1. Causes and Most Susceptible Species
6.4.2.2. Effective Diagnosis
6.4.2.3. Treatment and Prevention

6.4.3. Escherichia Coli Infections

6.4.3.1. Definition
6.4.3.2. Etiological Agent
6.4.3.3. Spread
6.4.3.4. Susceptible Species
6.4.3.5. Transmission
6.4.3.6. Diagnosis
6.4.3.7. Treatment and Prevention

6.5. Other Bacterial Diseases in Avian Patients

6.5.1. Botulism

6.5.1.1. History and Spread
6.5.1.2. Transmission

6.5.1.2.1. Clostridium Botulinum Bacilli

6.5.1.3. Clinical Symptoms and Lesions
6.5.1.4. Diagnosis and Treatment

6.5.2. The Red Disease: Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae

6.5.2.1. Etiology and Causative Agent Transmission: Wild Birds
6.5.2.2. Effective Detection 

6.5.2.2.1. Symptoms and Lesions

6.5.2.3. Diagnosis and Treatment

6.5.3. Listeriosis: Listeria Monocytogenes

6.5.3.1. History: Etiological Agent and Disease Transmission
6.5.3.2. Symptoms Detected in Birds
6.5.3.3. Effective Diagnosis and Treatment

6.6. Fungal Diseases

6.6.1. Aspergillosis

6.6.1.1. Relevant Disease Characteristics
6.6.1.2. Detected Clinical Signs in Patients
6.6.1.3. Effective Diagnostic Techniques
6.6.1.4. Treatment, Prevention and Prophylaxis

6.6.2. Candidiasis

6.6.2.1. Candida Albicans Clinical Signs in Avian patients
6.6.2.2. Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques
6.6.2.3. Treatment and Pathology Control

6.6.3. Dermatophytosis, Ringworm

6.6.3.1. Predisposing Factors and Types of Birds Affected
6.6.3.2. Most Common Clinical Signs
6.6.3.3. Diagnosis and Control

6.7. Ectoparasites

6.7.1. Diptera

6.7.1.1. Flies and Mosquitos

6.7.2. Fleas (Siphonaptera)
6.7.3. Lice (Phthiraptera-Mallophaga)
6.7.4. Bedbugs (Hemiptera-Cimicidae)

6.7.4.1. Hematophagous Ectoparasites

6.7.5. Mites (Acari)

6.7.5.1. Most Common Ectoparasites

6.7.6. Ticks (Ixodide)

6.7.6.1. Macroscopic Parasites

6.7.7. Beetles (Coleoptera)

6.7.7.1. Disease Vectors

6.8. Performing Coprological Analysis in Birds

6.8.1. Most Prominent Coprological Techniques
6.8.2. Trematodes

6.8.2.1. Staves

6.8.3. Cestodes

6.8.3.1. Tapeworms

6.8.4. Nematodes

6.8.4.1. Special Nematodes Locations and Pathologies

6.9. Protozoa: Single-Cell Microorganisms

6.9.1. Coccidiosis in Anseriformes, Galliformes and Passeriformes

6.9.1.1. Eimeria and Isospora Species
6.9.1.2. Caryospora Species
6.9.1.3. Other Coccidial Species in Birds

6.9.2. Trichomoniasis: Trichomonas Spp
6.9.3. Other Protozoa

6.9.3.1. Giardia, Hexamita and Histomonas

6.10. Hemoparasites

6.10.1. Microfilariae
6.10.2. Plasmodium Species
6.10.3. Haemoproteus Species
6.10.4. Leucocytozoon Species
6.10.5. Trypanosomiasis
6.10.6. Hepatozoon Species
6.10.7. Babesia Species 

6.10.7.1. Avian Piroplasmas

6.10.8. Other Species 

Module 7. Anesthesia and Analgesia in Birds
 

7.1. }Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics in Avian Anesthesia

7.1.1. Anatomical Characteristics: Air Sacs
7.1.2. Physiological Considerations

7.1.2.1. Inspiration and Expiration
7.1.2.2. Ventilation Triggers
7.1.2.3. Hypoglycemia

7.1.3. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Characteristics in Avian Patients

7.2. Administering Distant Anesthesia

7.2.1. Handler Safety
7.2.2. Cooperating Birds: Adequate Management

7.2.2.1. Administering Anesthesia: Routes and Techniques

7.2.3. Uncooperative Birds: Wild Birds

7.2.3.1. Administering Anesthesia: Techniques
7.2.3.2. Darts
7.2.3.3. Other Mechanisms

7.2.4. Stress Prior to Administering Anesthesia

7.2.4.1. Activating the Sympathetic Nervous System
7.2.4.2. Other Hormonal Changes
7.2.4.3. How to Measure Stress
7.2.4.4. Physiological Effects Caused by Capture

7.3. Anesthesia Inhalation in Birds: The Anesthesia of Choice

7.3.1. Anesthesia Equipment: Technical Considerations

7.3.1.1. Gases and Vapors

7.3.1.1.1.    Isoflorane, Sevoflorane and Other Anesthetic Gases

7.3.2. Endotracheal Intubation
7.3.3. Air Sac Intubation

7.3.3.1. Exceptional Intubation

7.4. Monitoring during Anesthesia

7.4.1. Reflexes
7.4.2. Circulatory Volume
7.4.3. Pain
7.4.4. Cardiovascular Monitoring

7.4.4.1. Cardiac Suscultation
7.4.4.2. Capillary Refill Time
7.4.4.3. Electrocardiogram
7.4.4.4. Doppler Cardiac Monitoring or Echocardiography
7.4.4.5. Other Monitoring Techniques
7.4.4.6. Intravenous Fluid Therapy

7.4.4.6.1. Crystalloids and Colloids

7.4.5. Respiratory Monitoring

7.4.5.1. Respiratory Auscultation
7.4.5.2. Pulse Oximetry
7.4.5.3. Capnography

7.4.6. Temperature Monitoring: Hypothermia and Hyperthermia

7.4.6.1. Body Temperature Loss during Surgery: Monitoring and Prevention
7.4.6.2. The Consequences of Hypothermia
7.4.6.3. Hyperthermia

7.4.6.3.1. Prevention and Treatment

7.5. Injectable Anesthesia

7.5.1. Anesthetic Perfection  
7.5.2. Dissociative Anesthetics
7.5.3. Opioids
7.5.4. Anesthesia in Field Conditions
7.5.5. Hypothermia

7.5.5.1. Important Aspects in Preventing and Reducing Heat Loss during Anesthesia

7.6. Local Anesthesia and Analgesia

7.6.1. Local Anesthesia

7.6.1.1. Cardiovascular Monitoring
7.6.1.2. Drugs Used
7.6.1.3. Therapy Options

7.6.2. Analgesia

7.6.2.1. Types of Pain: Analgesia 
7.6.2.2. Physiological Sensitivity in Birds
7.6.2.3. Analgesic Drugs

7.6.2.3.1. Acetylsalicylic Acid
7.6.2.3.2. Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
7.6.2.3.3. Butorphanol
7.6.2.3.4. Flunixin-Meglumine
7.6.2.3.5. Carprofen
7.6.2.3.6. Ketoprofen
7.6.2.3.7. Copper Indomethacin
7.6.2.3.8. Meloxicam
7.6.2.3.9. Other Analgesics

7.7. Anesthetic Emergencies

7.7.1. Respiratory Complications during Anesthesia

7.7.1.1. Respiratory Depression
7.7.1.2. Apnea and Respiratory Arrest
7.7.1.3. Airway Obstruction
7.7.1.4. Hyperventilation
7.7.1.5. Hypoxia

7.7.2. Specific Cardiovascular Complications during Anesthesia

7.7.2.1. Bradycardia
7.7.2.2. Tachycardia
7.7.2.3. Hypotension
7.7.2.4. Hypertension
7.7.2.5. Arrhythmias
7.7.2.6. Cardiac Arrest

7.7.3. Hemorrhaging in Avian Patients during Anesthesia

7.8. Anesthesia in Caged Birds: Psittaciformes and Passeriformes

7.8.1. Anatomical and Physiological Considerations
7.8.2. The Cardiovascular System
7.8.3. Thermoregulation
7.8.4. Respiratory Ventilation Systems
7.8.5. Preanesthetic Evaluation in Birds
7.8.6. Anesthetic Procedures
7.8.7. Types of Anesthetics Used
7.8.8. Local Anesthesia and Analgesia

7.9. Anesthesia in Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Birds

7.9.1. Patients: Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Birds
7.9.2. Physiological Constants Monitoring
7.9.3. Thermoregulation
7.9.4. Anesthetic Procedures
7.9.5. Types of Anesthetics Used
7.9.6. Local Anesthesia and Analgesia

7.10. Other Anesthetic Particularities

7.10.1. Anesthetic Particularities in Ratites

7.10.1.1. Anatomical and Physiological Considerations
7.10.1.2. Anesthetic Procedures
7.10.1.3. Types of Anesthetics
7.10.1.4. Local Anesthesia and Analgesia

7.10.2. Anesthesia in Galliforms
7.10.3. Anesthesia in Falconiformes
7.10.4. Euthanasia: A Humane Act

7.10.4.1. Special considerations

Module 8. Anesthesia and Soft Tissue Surgery
 

8.1. Soft Tissue Surgery

8.1.1. The Soft Tissue Surgeon in Birds
8.1.2. Patient Preparation

8.1.2.1. Hypothermia
8.1.2.2. Skin Preparation

8.1.3. Necessary Equipment
8.1.4. Sterile Cotton Balls
8.1.5. Bifocal Surgical Lenses
8.1.6. Microsurgery Tools
8.1.7. Suture Supplies

8.2. Special Surgical Supplies in Bird Surgery

8.2.1. Hemoclips
8.2.2. Radiosurgery
8.2.3. Surgical Lasers

8.2.3.1. Most Used Types and Equipment

8.2.4. Microsurgery

8.3. Skin and Appendage Surgery

8.3.1. Feather Cysts

8.3.1.1. Plumafoliculoma

8.3.2. The Uropygian Gland

8.3.2.1. Most Common Pathologies

8.3.3. Wounds and Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
8.3.4. Most Common Neoplasms

8.3.4.1. Lipoma
8.3.4.2. Xanthoma

8.4. Reproductive System Techniques

8.4.1. Prior Patient Preparation
8.4.2. Sterilization
8.4.3. Salpingohysterectomy: Female Sterilization

8.4.3.1. Surgical Technique

8.4.4. Egg Obstruction in the Oviduct: Dystocia in Birds

8.4.4.1. Cesarean Section: Egg Obstruction in the Oviduct
8.4.4.2. Uterine Torsion: Coeloma Inflammation

8.4.5. Orchidectomy

8.4.5.1. Anatomical Location of the Testicles: Intracellular
8.4.5.2. Technique 

8.4.6. Testicular Endoscopic Biopsy

8.5. Gastrointestinal Tract Techniques I

8.5.1. The Tongue

8.5.1.1. Most Common Pathologies

8.5.2. The Proximal Esophagus

8.5.2.1. Esophageal Strictures: Causes and Treatments
8.5.2.2. Esophageal Trauma: Causes and Treatments

8.5.3. Ingluviotomy 

8.5.3.1. Location
8.5.3.2. Indications: Foreign bodies

8.5.4. Crop Burns

8.5.4.1. Pathology Origin
8.5.4.2. Adequate Surgical Technique

8.5.5. Others Surgical Techniques of Choice

8.6. Gastrointestinal Tract Techniques II

8.6.1. Crop or Esophagus Lacerations

8.6.1.1. Traumatic Diet: Causes and Treatments
8.6.1.2. External Trauma: Causes and Treatments

8.6.2. Ingluviostomy Tube Placement

8.6.2.1. Diet Tube Indications

8.6.3. Celiotomy: Opening the Coelomic Cavity

8.6.3.1. Indications and Complications
8.6.3.2. Left Lateral Celiotomy

8.6.4. Others Surgical Techniques of Choice

8.7. Gastrointestinal Tract Techniques III

8.7.1. Proventriculotomy: Proventriculus or Ventricle Access

8.7.1.1. Indications
8.7.1.2. Surgical Techniques of Choice

8.7.2. Yolk Saculectomy: Newborn Chicks

8.7.2.1. Indications
8.7.2.2. Surgical Techniques of Choice

8.7.3. Enterotomy

8.7.3.1. Cases Where Enterotomy Is Necessary
8.7.3.2. Type of Surgery to Be Applied

8.7.4. Enterectomy: Intestinal Anastomosis

8.7.4.1. Clinical Situations
8.7.4.2. Surgical Process

8.7.5. Ventral Midline Celiotomy

8.7.5.1. Indication for This Type of Surgical Access
8.7.5.2. Approaches

8.7.6. Cloaca Disorders

8.7.6.1. Prolapsed Organs through the Cloaca
8.7.6.2. Cloacolito

8.8. Magnetic Biopsy Procedures

8.8.1. Hepatic biopsy

8.8.1.1. Indication for This Type of Surgical Access
8.8.1.2. Approach

8.8.2. Pancreatic Biopsy

8.8.2.1. Pancreatic Alterations
8.8.2.2. Surgical Indications

8.8.3. Renal Biopsy

8.8.3.1. Indications
8.8.3.2. Necessary Technical Resources
8.8.3.3. Technique and Approach

8.9. Respiratory Surgical Techniques

8.9.1. Respiratory Surgery

8.9.1.1. Necessary Anatomy Recap

8.9.2. Tracheotomy

8.9.2.1. Indications

8.9.2.1.1. Presence of Aspergillomas and Foreign Bodies

8.9.2.2. Surgical management

8.9.3. Tracheotomy

8.9.3.1. Indications: Severe Tracheal Stenosis
8.9.3.2. Surgical Management

8.9.4. Pulmonary Biopsy

8.9.4.1. Indications: Severe Tracheal Stenosis
8.9.4.2. Surgical Management

8.9.5. Muting in Birds

8.9.5.1. Ethical Considerations

8.10. Postoperative Care

8.10.1. Stressful Situations
8.10.2. Thermal Recovery and Maintenance
8.10.3. Hospitalization and Swift Recovery
8.10.4. Self-Trauma Prevention
8.10.5. Postoperative Analgesia
8.10.6. Adequate Fluid Therapy
8.10.7. Nutritional Supplements

Module 9. Pathologies and Medical Treatments

9.1. Nutritional Treatments

9.1.1. Fluid Therapy: Clinical Application

9.1.1.1. Types of Fluid Therapy
9.1.1.2. Advantages and Disadvantages

9.1.2. Feeding Tube and Nutritional Support

9.1.2.1. Nutritional Needs
9.1.2.2. Enteric Nutrition Formulas

9.2. External Treatment

9.2.1. Claw/Nail and Beak Trimming
9.2.2. Feather Repair

9.2.2.1. Materials and Instruments Used in Grafting
9.2.2.2. Bent Feather Repair
9.2.2.3. Partial Feather Substitution
9.2.2.4. Total Feather Substitution

9.2.3. Wing Trimming and Cutting
9.2.4. Wound Treatment Management Objectives

9.3.4.1. Bandage Care
9.3.4.2. Dressing Removal

9.3. Trauma Treatments

9.3.1. Bandages and Dressings

9.3.1.1. Bandage and Dressing Functions

9.3.1.1.1. Protection
9.3.1.1.2. Pressure
9.3.1.1.3. Support
9.3.1.1.4. Absorption, Moist Environment, Holding in Place
9.3.1.1.5. Comfort
9.3.1.1.6. Other Ideal Dressing Characteristics

9.3.1.2. Selection Process
9.3.1.3. Injury Evaluation

9.3.2. Types of Bandages Most Commonly Used in Orthopedic Surgery

9.3.2.1. Eight-Shaped Bandage
9.3.2.2. Eight-Shaped Bandage to the Body
9.3.2.3. Wing Bandage with Two Circular Bandages around the Body
9.3.2.4. Robert Jones’ Bandage
9.3.2.5. Ball Bandage

9.3.3. Protective Leg Casts
9.3.4. External Splints
9.3.5. Elizabethan Collars

9.4. Administering Drugs in Birds

9.4.1. Relevant Aspects in Drug Administration
9.4.2. Use Routes
9.4.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
9.4.4. Metabolic Drug Adjustment

9.5. Most Used Antibiotics in Avian Patients

9.5.1. Amikacin

9.5.1.1. Species Indicated and Dosage

9.5.2. Ceftazidime

9.5.2.1. Species Indicated and Dosage

9.5.3. Doxycycline

9.5.3.1. Species Indicated and Effective Dosage

9.5.4. Enrofloxacin and Marbofloxacin

9.5.4.1. Quinolones and Current Uses

9.5.5. Metronidazole

9.5.5.1. Species Indicated and Effective Dosage

9.5.6. Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

9.5.6.1. Adequate Dosage

9.5.7. Other Antibiotics Used

9.6. Most Used Antifungal Drugs in Avian Patients

9.6.1. Amphotericin B

9.6.1.1. Target Species and Dosage

9.6.2. Fluconazole

9.6.2.1. Dosage

9.6.3. Itraconazole

9.6.3.1. Dosage 

9.6.4. Ketoconazole: Fungistatic

9.6.4.1. Dosage

9.6.5. Nystatin: Antifungal Macrolide

9.6.5.1. Target Species and Dosage

9.6.6. Other Antifungal Drugs of Clinical Interest

9.7. Most Used Antiparasitics in Avian Patients

9.7.1. Ivermectin 

9.7.1.1. Target Species and Dosage

9.7.2. Albendazole

9.7.2.1. Target Species and Dosage

9.7.3. Fenbendazole

9.7.3.1. Target Species and Dosage

9.7.4. Levamisole

9.7.4.1. Species Type and Dosage

9.7.5. Selamectin

9.7.5.1. Species Type and Dosage

9.7.6. Toltrazuril

9.7.6.1. Dosage and Target Species

9.7.7. Other Antiparasitics of Clinical Interest

9.8. Other Drugs Used in Birds

9.8.1. Most Used Antivirals in Avian Patients

9.8.1.1. Aciclovir

9.8.1.1.1. Posology, Target Species and Dosage

9.8.1.2. Other Antivirals of Clinical Interest

9.8.2. Hormones Used in Birds

9.8.2.1. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone: ACTH

9.8.2.1.1. Bird Type and Dosage

9.8.2.2. Cabergoline

9.8.2.2.1. Effective Dosage

9.8.2.3. Oxytocin

9.8.2.3.1. Effective Dosage

9.8.2.4. Other Hormones of Clinical Interest

9.9. Medications Used for Nebulization

9.9.1. Nebulizer Use
9.9.2. F10 Use
9.9.3. Gentamicin
9.9.4. Amikacin

9.9.4.1. Dosage and Use

9.9.5. Amphotericin B

9.9.5.1. Dosage and Use

9.9.6. Clotrimazole

9.9.6.1. Dosage and Use

9.9.7. Other Medications Used for Nebulization

9.10. Ophthalmological Drops Used in Birds

9.10.1. Ciprofloxacin
9.10.2. Chloramphenicol
9.10.3. Tobramycin
9.10.4. Diclofenac
9.10.5. Prednisone

Module 10. Orthopedic and Ophthalmologic Surgery in Birds
 

10.1. Avian Ophthalmology: Eye and Eyelid Lesions

10.1.1. Anatomy Recap
10.1.2. Differences Between Species
10.1.3. Eyeball Pathophysiology
10.1.4. Most Used Treatments

10.2. Pododermatitis: Nails

10.2.1. Pathology Characteristics
10.2.2. Most Affected Bird Species
10.2.3. Current Treatments

10.2.3.1. Medical Treatment
10.2.3.2. Surgical Treatment 

 10.2.3.2.1. Necrotic Debridement

10.2.4. Prevention
10.2.5. Treatment

10.3. Fractures: Bone Definition Loss

10.3.1. Bird Skeletons
10.3.2. Necessary Surgical Supplies and Preliminary Technical Considerations
10.3.3. Physical Examination and Preoperative Management of Avian Patients
10.3.4. Types of Bone Fractures and Dislocations

10.4. Fracture Correction: Fracture Treatment Objectives

10.4.1. Osteosynthesis Techniques in Birds

10.4.1.1. Advantages
10.4.1.2. Disadvantages

10.4.2. Internal Fastening

10.4.2.1. Medullary Nailing (Intramedullary or Centromedullary)
10.4.2.2. Banding

10.4.3. External Fastening: Bone Scaffolds

10.4.3.1. The Kirschnner-Ehmer Splint

10.5. Fastening Methods Humerus, Clavicle and Coracoid Fractures

10.5.1. Shoulder Girdle and Forelimb Anatomy
10.5.2. Humerus Fractures
10.5.3. Fastening Method for Distal and Subcondylar Humerus Fractures

10.5.3.1. Crossed Needles

10.6. Fastening Methods for Diaphyseal Forelimb Fractures

10.6.1. Relevant Aspects
10.6.2. Needles Placement in Different Fasteners
10.6.3. Proximal Ulnar Diaphysis Fractures, with Intact or Fractured Radius
10.6.4. Diaphyseal and Distal Ulnar Fractures, with Intact or Fractured Radius
10.6.5. Special Forelimb Cases

10.6.5.1. Proximally or Distally Fractured Radius       
10.6.5.2. Intact Ulna

10.6.6. Elbow Dislocations

10.7. Fastening Methods for the Carpus and Tarsus

10.7.1. Fastening the Carpal Joint

10.7.1.1. Relevant Aspects
10.7.1.2. Specific Treatment Recommendations

10.7.2. Fastening Tibiotarsus Fractures

10.7.2.1. Relevant Aspects
10.7.2.2. Tibiotarsus Fractures and Surgical Stabilization

10.7.3. Fastening Choices for Tarsometatarsal Fractures

10.8. Fastening Methods and Orthopedic Femur Pathologies

10.8.1. Relevant Aspects
10.8.2. Femur Fractures

10.8.2.1. Surgical Stabilization

10.8.3. Knee Dislocation

10.8.3.1. Choice Treatment

10.9. Less Common Bone Injuries

10.9.1. Neck Dislocation and Fracture

10.9.1.1. Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

10.9.2. Keel Injuries 

10.9.2.1. Pathology 
10.9.2.2. Treatment

10.9.3. Wing Tip Injuries

10.9.3.1. Wing Wounds and Ulcers

10.9.3.1.1. Types of Wounds and Treatment

10.9.3.2. Bursitis

10.9.3.2.1. Symptoms and Treatment

10.9.3.3. Edema and Dry Gangrene Syndrome: Avascular Necrosis

10.9.3.3.1. Location
10.9.3.3.2. Symptoms and Treatment

10.10. Postoperative Patient Care for Repaired Fractures

10.10.1. Physical Therapy for Wing Fracture Treatment
10.10.2. Patagium Treatment
10.10.3. Physical Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy in Birds

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