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Common Endocrine Disorders
Record number: 4813
Category: Medicine, Pathology and Surgery
Type: CD-ROM
Description: This program focuses on common clinical conditions specific to the feline species and/or significantly different in the cat when compared to the dog. The program has been designed to challenge the user to develop a thorough understanding of feline anatomy, physiology, etiologies, differential diagnoses appropriate diagnostics and therapeutics within the context of total feline patient management. Content description in the CD-ROM: This interactive multimedia CD program is full of practical gems of information. The focus is on the different presentations and management of diabetes mellitus and hyperthyroidism in the feline patient, two of the most serious but treatable medical conditions seen in cats all over the world: Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus and the variety of presentations and management methods and Hyperthyroidism-diagnosis (medical vs. surgical treatment): New surgical methods are shown on video film; The case-based presentations are supported by a searchable reference library, and the program is packed full of information in text, pictorial, animation, audio and video mediums - multimedia at its best; Applied anatomy and physiology of diabetes and hyperthyroidism (feline specific); Up-to-date information on performing and interpreting glucose curves and new diagnostic tips (many graphs and charts); Current information on management of uncomplicated and complicated diabetes including diet, insulin and oral hypoglycemic therapies; Client issues and education including a video to familiarize clients with insulin administration and many client instruction sheets; Current diagnostic testing strategies for hyperthyroidism; Multiple hyperthyroidism treatment modalities including drug, surgical and radiation therapy (lengthy video film of a thyroidectomy surgery); and General information on blood sampling techniques, catheter placement and fluid administration (video used for staff training). Content description in practice resource manual: Approximately 50 pages of quick reference and practical material which supplements the interactive component of the module; The manual contains a two thorough and focussed chapters on diabetes mellitus and hyperthyroidism; The diabetes section discussed the peculiarities of the cat compared to the dog including feline eating habits, transient diabetes stress hyperglycemia, response to oral hypoglycemics. Complete discussion on the diagnosis of uncomplicated and complicated diabetes including diabetic ketoacidosis. Treatment section is particularly practical and goes into depth on insulin therapy specific to the cat, oral hypoglycemic agents, high fiber diets and treatment of ketoacidosis; The hyperthyroidism section includes a practical review of the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland in the cat and moves onto diagnostic methods of hyperthyroidism and a full discussion on the treatment modalities including antithyroid drugs, thyroidectomy, and radiation therapy. Monitoring of treatment methods is highlighted; Client information sheets, key words and concept lists, annotated references and client information sheets are included.
Comments & References: Module II in the Feline Medicine and Surgery Series. System requirements for the CD-ROM: IBM PC Pentium 133 MHz computer or higher, 16 Mb RAM, Monitor resolution: 640 x 480 with 64k colours. Video card with at least 1 Mb RAM, 8 bit sound card and speakers, CD-ROM drive (8x or higher recommended), Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher. Also available as a CD-I. The CD-I requires a special Philips CD-I player which plugs directly into a household TV. Includes audio tape, video, animation, graphics and a manual. 50 pages. It contains quick reference and practical material which supplements the interactive component of the module. Please see the following Internet site for more information on the manual: (http://www.lifelearn.com/multimed/ceref09a.htm). It is important to note that there are individual modules in the Cardiology, Dermatology and the other series which focus specifically on diseases of the cat while still other series such as Dentistry series integrates feline cases within each module. See record numbers 4812 and 4814 for Modules 1 and 3 in this series. Please note: Single use: For library reference only. Multiple use: For teaching purposes and unlimited staff/student access on local area network (LAN). The CD-ROM version is available to Universities who have already purchased the CD-I. Single use (CD-ROM): £35.00; Multiple use (CD-ROM): £70.00; Add £3.50 for posting & packing.
Computer type: IBM
Price: Single use (CD-I): £99.00; Multiple use (CD-I): £300.00; Add £10.00 for packing and postage; See Comments & References for prices on CD-ROM
Author: Mitchell A. Crystal, Jacksonville, Florida, Sharon K. Fooshee, Franklin, Tennessee, Michael E. Matz, Tucson, Arizona, and Gary D. Norsworthy, San Antonio, Texas
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This page was updated 23.01.2005.
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