Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia by John A.E. Hubbell (English) Paperback Book

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Suitable for administering safe and effective anesthesia to small and large animals, including exotic pets, this book describes drugs used perioperatively and their clinical applications in detail and pays special attention to complementary and integrative approaches to pain management.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

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!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.

Author Biography

William W. Muir, III, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVA, DACVECC, is Chief Medical Officer at The Animal Medical Center in New York and a recently retired professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Muir is board certified in both anesthesiology and emergency and critical care. He was a distinguished professor at Ohio State for over 20 years and trained many anesthesiologists in the US and abroad. He also has written hundreds of journal articles, is the recipient of many professional awards, and is the co-author of Elsevier's Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management (with Gaynor) and Equine Anesthesia: Monitoring and Emergency Therapy (with Hubbell). John A.E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA, is professor of anesthesia in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a past dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State and has taught there for more than 20 years. He has been extensively involved in research, has published many journal articles, and has co-authored each previous edition of Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia; he is also the co-author (with Muir) of Elsevier's Equine Anesthesia: Monitoring and Emergency Therapy.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Anesthesia2. Patient Evaluation and Preparation3. Drugs Used for Preanesthetic Medication4. Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques5. Local Anesthesia in Ruminants and Pigs6. Local Anesthesia in Horses7. Local Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats8. Specific Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs9. Inhalation Anesthesia10. Pharmacology of Inhalation Anesthetic Drugs11. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents12. Anesthetic Toxicity, Oxygen Toxicity, and Drug Interactions13. Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems14. Ventilation and Mechanical Assist Devices15. Patient Monitoring During Anesthesia16. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases17. Pain18. Acupuncture Analgesia19. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Dogs20. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats21. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Horses22. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Ruminants23. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs24. Anesthesia for Caesarean Section25. Anesthetic Procedures in Exotic Animals26. Fluid Administration During Anesthesia27. Shock28. Respiratory Emergencies29. Cardiac Emergencies30. EuthanasiaAppendix I: Partial Listing of Commonly Used Drugs, Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment, and Their ManufacturersAppendix II: Physical Principles of AnesthesiaAppendix III: Drug SchedulesAppendix IV: Guiding Principles for Research Involving Animals and Human Beings

Review

"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

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"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

Details ISBN0323080693 Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Edition 5th ISBN-10 0323080693 ISBN-13 9780323080699 Format Paperback Imprint Mosby Place of Publication St Louis Country of Publication United States DEWEY 636.089796 Language English Media Book Pages 616 Short Title HANDBK OF VETERINARY ANESTH-5E Illustrations Yes Year 2012 Author William W. Muir Publication Date 2012-12-31 US Release Date 2012-12-31 UK Release Date 2012-12-31 Edition Description 5th edition Replaced by 9780323848022 Alternative 9780323080705 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2012-11-28 AU Release Date 2012-11-28 Replaces 9780323067195 We've got this

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