Student Case Presentation
Development of a Bovine Displaced Abomasum Model
| Date/Time: |
9/12/2024 1:30 pm
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| Presenter: |
Nathan Schank |
| Veterinary School: |
LMU |
Abstract:
Displacement of the abomasum is a common condition involving a shift of the organ from its normal location and can often present as a challenge for veterinarians and students to treat. Traditional learning methods often rely on cadavers or presentation of limited clinical cases for students to master the techniques necessary to treat the condition. To aid in the learning of these methods, we have developed a novel simulated bovine displaced abomasum model to improve veterinary student education and increase opportunities for students prior to them entering practice. This model simulates a right paralumbar approach to the correction of a left-displaced abomasum and includes materials to mimic the location and texture of organs that are used as landmarks during the procedure. This innovative approach to learning the necessary techniques to treat a left-displaced abomasum offers a variety of advantages over current existing methods. The utilization of this model allows for repeated manipulation by multiple students without replacement or requirement to purchase new materials and allows for a more humane approach to veterinary education by not requiring cadaver use. Furthermore, access to this model will allow students to repeatedly correct various LDA presentations without having to wait for clinical cases. By providing a safe and realistic learning environment for veterinary students, this simulated LDA model allows for students to properly practice diagnostic and surgical techniques and improve veterinary student education. The utilization of this model will ultimately increase student confidence and competence when entering the veterinary field and improve the care being provided to the bovine community as a whole.
