| ISBN13: | 9780323760119 |
| ISBN10: | 0323760112 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 480 pages |
| Size: | 276x216 mm |
| Weight: | 1290 g |
| Language: | English |
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Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
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Master the veterinary technician's role as a veterinary anesthetist! Covering the principles of animal anesthesia and pain management, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 6th Edition is the definitive guide to the latest drugs, techniques and protocols, and anesthetic equipment. Clear guidelines to anesthesia administration include pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, the monitoring of patients' vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Written by expert educators John A. Thomas and Philip Lerche, this trusted text prepares you for success in the classroom and on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
1. Introduction to Anesthesia 2. Patient Preparation 3. Anesthetic Agents and Adjuncts 4. Anesthetic Equipment 5. Workplace Safety 6. Anesthetic Monitoring 7. Special Techniques 8. Analgesia 9. Canine and Feline Anesthesia 10. Equine Anesthesia 11. Anesthesia of Ruminants, Camelids, and Swine 12. Rodent and Rabbit Anesthesia 13. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies Appendices
- Appendix A: Barbiturates
- Appendix B: Halothane
- Appendix C: Nitrous Oxide
- Appendix D: Use of Nonprecision Vaporizers
- Appendix E: Procedure for Operation of a Closed Rebreathing System
- Appendix F: American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Monitoring Guidelines Update, 2009
- Appendix G: Equipment and Drugs for Use in an Emergency Crash Kit
- Appendix H: Standard Volumes, Weights, Measures, and Equivalents
Answer Key Glossary Index
