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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100323080693

ISBN-139780323080699

eBay Product ID (ePID)117268315

Product Key Features

Number of Pages616 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHandbook of Veterinary Anesthesia

Publication Year2012

SubjectVeterinary Medicine / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorWilliam W. Muir III, John A. E. Hubbell, William W. Muir

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2013-444343

Reviews"If you like lists and lots of them, you will find this new edition of the Handbook of Veterinary Anaesthesia a useful text. It is a comprehensive reference guide to virtually everything 'anaesthsia', with short chapters that allow the reader to locate the required information...It is suitable for those at undergraduate level and general practitioners, as well as those with more of an interest in anaesthesia." Veterinary Record, May 2013

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal636.089796

Table Of Content1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Evaluation and Preparation 3. Drugs Used for Preanesthetic Medication 4. Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques 5. Local Anesthesia in Ruminants and Pigs 6. Local Anesthesia in Horses 7. Local Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats 8. Specific Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs 9. Inhalation Anesthesia 10. Pharmacology of Inhalation Anesthetic Drugs 11. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 12. Anesthetic Toxicity, Oxygen Toxicity, and Drug Interactions 13. Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems 14. Ventilation and Mechanical Assist Devices 15. Patient Monitoring During Anesthesia 16. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases 17. Pain 18. Acupuncture Analgesia 19. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Dogs 20. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats 21. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Horses 22. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Ruminants 23. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs 24. Anesthesia for Caesarean Section 25. Anesthetic Procedures in Exotic Animals 26. Fluid Administration During Anesthesia 27. Shock 28. Respiratory Emergencies 29. Cardiac Emergencies 30. Euthanasia Appendix I: Partial Listing of Commonly Used Drugs, Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment, and Their Manufacturers Appendix II: Physical Principles of Anesthesia Appendix III: Drug Schedules Appendix IV: Guiding Principles for Research Involving Animals and Human Beings

SynopsisHandbook of Veterinary Anesthesia, 5th Edition is a well-accepted guide to performing anesthesia and anesthetic techniques safely and effectively. This convenient pocket guide provides clear, concise guidelines on anesthetic procedures for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. Topics include patient evaluation and preparation, local anesthetic drugs, anesthetic equipment, patient monitoring, pain management, breathing systems and ventilation, shock therapy, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and euthanasia. Written by leading anesthesiology experts William W. Muir III and John A. E. Hubbell, this practical handbook is the perfect size to take anywhere! User-friendly format provides instant access to vital information on anesthetic procedures and techniques for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. Thoroughly UPDATED topics include patient evaluation, patient preparation methods, safe and effective operation of anesthetic equipment, and chemical restraint procedures. Respected authors are recognized as experts in the field of veterinary anesthesia. Over 100 tables, boxes, and graphs summarize anesthetic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, advantages, and disadvantages of each drug. Also available on Pageburst - a fully searchable digital text platform that makes it easy to quickly find key topics and drug information. Sold separately. UPDATED anesthetic drug information and NEW pain management techniques provide the latest on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages. EXPANDED step-by-step overviews of anesthetic and analgesic techniques make it easier to review and perform procedures. UPDATED coverage of euthanasia, including the most current AVMA guidelines, provides today's accepted protocols for the provision of euthanasia. UPDATED complementary and alternative strategies provide non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management. UPDATED research findings and clinical applications address special anesthetic considerations necessary in cats., Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia, 5th Edition is a well-accepted guide to performing anesthesia and anesthetic techniques safely and effectively. This convenient pocket guide provides clear, concise guidelines on anesthetic procedures for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. Topics include patient evaluation and preparation, local anesthetic drugs, anesthetic equipment, patient monitoring, pain management, breathing systems and ventilation, shock therapy, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and euthanasia. Written by leading anesthesiology experts William W. Muir III and John A. E. Hubbell, this practical handbook is the perfect size to take anywhere

LC Classification NumberSF914