Welsh Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses

2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-69314-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten, E-Book

Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses has been writtenspecifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses andveterinary surgeons. Easy to read and understand, it providesdetailed coverage of the physiological, pharmacological andphysical aspects of anaesthesia. Fully updated and reflectingrecent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, this secondedition is now also illustrated in colour.
Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part of veterinarypractice, and the protocols and methods involved are often complexand vary considerably from animal to animal. In addition tocats and dogs, Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses containsdetailed sections on rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and largeranimals.
Suitable for those with or without previous subject knowledge,this book is ideal for quick reference by veterinary nurses andtechnicians in practice, or for more substantial study bystudents.
* Reflects recent changes to veterinary nursingqualifications, current terminology and drugs in use.
* Includes chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles,and large animals.
* Now illustrated with colour photographs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Welsh, Liz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contributors.
Preface.
Acknowledgement.
1 The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia(Joan Freeman).
2 Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia (MaryFraser).
3 Preoperative Assessment and Preparation of the Patient(Joan Duncan).
4 Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (CraigJohnson).
5 Breathing Systems and Airway Management (CraigJohnson).
6 Anaesthetic Drugs (Derek Flaherty).
7 Analgesia (Derek Flaherty).
8 Intravenous Access and Fluid Therapy (LizWelsh).
9 Monitoring the Anaesthetised Patient (LouiseClark).
10 Nursing the Patient in Recovery (NicholeHill).
11 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation and OtherEmergencies (Kirstin Beard).
12 Rabbits, Ferrets and Rodent Anaesthesia (SimonGirling).
13 Avian Anaesthesia (Simon Girling).
14 Reptile Anaesthesia (Simon Girling).
15 Large Animal Anaesthesia (Fiona Strachan).
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Liz Welsh is an experienced veterinarian who works in a rural mixed practice and is a Fellow of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.