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Book SynopsisHow veterinarians and pet owners manage companion animal euthanasiaTrade Review"This book may be found useful by clinical veterinarians and by their clients as well. Veterinarians may find some comfort in knowing that their concerns are shared by many other members of their profession and may learn of different alternative options to deal with these issues. Pet owners will similarly benefit by gaining a better appreciation of the complexity of these issues and of the perspective of the veterinarians. In the end, one can hope that this improved understanding of the issues related to companion animal euthanasia by all parties involved will result in a benefit to the animals, and that will be everybody's gain." - Animal Welfare, May 2013 "[T]his book [offers] detailed insight into the professional and private tensions experienced by practicing vets during the course of their work, but primarily when they perform euthanasia on animals. The author draws expertly from her rich data set, helping us learn a great deal about the nature of this complex occasion. [The book] helps us to understand the ethical and moral complexity of animal euthanasia, how vets undertake this work, and cope with the emotional consequences, for all involved. The rich and insightful nature of the account give[s] us confidence that the author has made significant in-roads into understanding this difficult and complex practice, from the point of view of those undertaking it." - Symbolic Interaction "Morris effectively describes the complexity, frustration, confusion, emotionality, and inconsistency encountered daily by veterinarians who must make decisions about ending the lives of their patients... Blue Juice appears to be the most thorough and accurately depicted work surrounding euthanasia and the effect of euthanasia-related practice issues on veterinary practitioners... Morris's work is an effective and eloquent description of the reality of the conundrum of euthanasia in veterinary medicine... She addresses well the extreme efforts by veterinarians to provide compassionate and professional care for both patients and clients. Morris's observations are compelling, insightful, and artfully articulated. Her book should be required reading for every veterinary student, every veterinary educator, every veterinary curriculum committee, and all veterinary medical education accreditation organizations." - Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, April 2013 "Morris skillfully analyzes...aspects of veterinary euthanasia. In doing so, she sheds light on issues salient for the fields of work and occupations, the sociology of emotions, and, perhaps most significantly, death and dying. Moreover, the book enhances the research on dramaturgy and constitutes an important addition to the growing literature on human/animal relations... Blue Juice brims with insights about the complexity, conflict, and satisfaction associated with not only protecting life but also dispensing death. One of the strengths of the book comes through Morris' analysis of how veterinarians navigate the dual role of healer of animals and provider of services to clients... Another of the book's strengths is its analysis of emotions... Blue Juice is a thoroughly researched, clearly written, well-organized book. It offers a rich ethnographic analysis of euthanasia in veterinary medicine while reflecting on implications that extend far beyond that domain." - Contemporary Sociology "Blue Juice is a valuable and novel investigation of an act which is so commonplace to veterinarians that having someone from a completely different sphere evaluating what we do is a really useful piece of work. Thank you Dr. Morris." - Anthrozoos, June 2014Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine; 1 - Negotiating Death: Managing Disagreement with Pet Owners; 2 - Creating a "Good" Death: The Dramaturgy of Veterinary Euthanasia; 3 - Strange Intimacy: Managing Pet Owners' Emotions; 4 - Learning to Euthanize: Death and the Novice Veterinarian; 5 - Coping with Euthanasia: Emotion-Management Strategies; Conclusion: Animals as Property and Patients References; Methods Appendix; Index

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Book SynopsisA revised edition of this superbly illustrated atlas with a new section on computed tomography. Illustrations include colour line diagrams, radiographs, ultrasound and CT scans providing the reader with detailed information on the structure and function of all the body systems and their interaction in the living animal.Already acknowledged by students and teachers as an essential resource for learning and revision, this new edition is also a valuable reference for practitioners.Trade ReviewAbout the previous edition: "...an excellent learning tool and reference." American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMATable of ContentsReferencesIntroduction to AnatomyTopographical AnatomyChapter 1: Surface of the Body and Axial Skeleton1. Division of the animal body2. Skin (common integument)3. Cutaneous glands, modifications of the skin, digital end-organs4. Vertebral column and thorax5. Articulations of the vertebral column and of the thorax; atlanto-occipital joint and atlanto-axial joints(A. WÜNSCHE and K.-D. BUDRAS)Chapter 2: Neck and Chest Region (Cervical and Thoracic Region)1. Cutaneous muscles and cutaneous nerves of the neck and thoracic wall2. Dorsal extrinsic limb muscles3. Ventral extrinsic limb muscles4. Nerves, vessels, and visceral organs of the neckChapter 3: Thoracic Limb1. The skeleton of the thoracic limb2. Medial veins of the thoracic limb; medial shoulder and arm muscles and their nerve supply3. Lateral veins of the thoracic limb; lateral shoulder and arm muscles and their nerve supply4. Antebrachial (forearm) muscles and their nerve supply5. Vessels and nerves of the thoracic limb6. Synovial structures of the thoracic limb (A. WÜNSCHE and K.-D. BUDRAS)Chapter 4: Thoracic and Abdominal Wall1. Muscles of the vertebral column, nuchal ligament and lumbar cutaneous nerves2. Respiratory muscles3. Body wall, prepuce, and mammary glands (Mammae)4. Abdominal muscles, rectus sheath, prepubic tendon5. Inguinal region, inguinal space (inguinal canal), neuromuscular and vascular lacunaeChapter 5: Thoracic Cavity1. Lungs, tracheal bifurcation and bronchi2. Blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic system of the lungs; aortic arch; lymph nodes of the thoracic cavity, thymus3. Thoracic cavity, pleura, and veins of the thoracic cavity4. Heart, surface of the heart, heart wall and relationships in the interior of the heart5. Heart, coronary vessels, heart valves, cardiac conduction system6. Autonomic nervous systemChapter 6: Abdominal Cavity1. Topography of the abdominal organs and relationships of the peritoneum2. Peritoneal cavity, lymph nodes of stomach and intestine, cisterna chyli and spleen3. Stomach and small intestine, pancreas4. Large intestine, blood vessels of stomach and intestine5. Liver and gall bladder (H. BRAGULLA and K.-D. BUDRAS)6. Autonomic nervous system, abdominal aorta, caudal vena cava, sublumbar muscles and the lumbar plexusChapter 7: Urinary and Genital Organs, Pelvis1. Urinary organs2. Urinary bladder and peritoneal relationships of the genital organs3. Female genital organs4. Male genital organs, lymphatic system of the lumbar and pelvic regions5. Arteries, veins and nerves of the pelvic cavity, adrenal glands6. Pelvic diaphragm, ischiorectal fossa; associated arteries, veins and nerves7. Smooth muscle of the pelvic diaphragm and the bony pelvic girdleChapter 8: Pelvic Limb1. The skeleton of the pelvic limb2. Muscles of the hip joint and their nerve supply3. The medial saphenous vein, obturator nerve, femoral nerve, medial thigh muscles, femoral space (femoral canal)4. The lateral saphenous vein, common peroneal nerve and tibial nerve; crural (leg) muscles and popliteus muscle5. Arteries and accompanying vessels and nerves of the pelvic limb6. Synovial structures of the pelvic limb (S. REESE and K.-D. BUDRAS)Chapter 9: Head1. Skull, including the hyoid apparatus2. Skull, paranasal sinuses3. Lymphatic system, superficial veins of the head, facial nerve (VII)4. Facial muscles and mandibular muscles5. Internal (deep) muscles of mastication, trigeminal nerve (V), mandibular nerve (V3), maxillary nerve (V2)6. Lacrimal apparatus, optic nerve (II), ophthalmic nerve (V1), nerves and muscles of the eye, and external nose7. Nose, larynx, oral cavity and pharynx8. Pharyngeal muscles, cranial nerves of the vagus group (IX, X, XI), autonomic nervous system of the head, arteries of the head,external acoustic meatus9. Tongue, lingual muscles, hypoglossal nerve (XII), salivary glands, and dentition10.Joints of the head (S. REESE and K.-D. BUDRAS)Chapter 10: Central Nervous System1. Spinal cord and meninges2. Brain (Encephalon) and its meningeal coverings3. Cerebrum (Telencephalon), brain stem and limbic system4. Rhinencephalon, sites of egression of the cranial nerves, arterial supply of the brain5. Cerebral veins, sinuses of the dura mater, cerebral ventricles and choroid plexusesChapter 11: Sense organs1. The eye (P. SIMOENS and K.-D. BUDRAS)2. The ear (H. KÖNIG and K.-D. BUDRAS)3. Olfactory and gustatory (chemical) senses; superficial, deep, and visceral sensibilityTables, Special Anatomy1. Myology2. Lymphology3. Cranial nerves (C. HERRMANN and K.-D. BUDRAS)General Anatomy1. Osteology: membranous and chondral ossification; growth of bones in length and diameter2. Osteology: structure and form of bone and cartilage3. Arthrology: the connections of bones and the form of joints4. Myology: general myology5. Myology: skeletal musculature and its accessory structures6. Nervous system7. Endocrine system8. Cardiovascular system (R. HIRSCHBERG)9. Lymphatic system (H.-G. LIEBICH and K.-D. BUDRAS)10.Glands, mucous membranes, and serous membranesIntroduction to the physics of radiographic and ultrasound diagnostic techniques (C. POULSEN NAUTRUP)Introduction to Computed Tomography and Anatomy of the CT Scan (C. NÖLLER)Contributions to Clinical and Functional AnatomyIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors xi Foreword xiii Preface xv Acknowledgments xix About the Companion Website xxi Section I: Basics of Ultrasound and Imaging 1 1 POCUS: Introduction 3Gregory R. Lisciandro 2 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Physics 11Robert M. Fulton 3 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Artifacts 15Robert M. Fulton 4 POCUS: Basic Ultrasound Scanning 25Robert M. Fulton 5 POCUS: Top Ultrasound Mistakes During Global FAST 39Gregory R. Lisciandro Section II: Abdomen 55 6 POCUS: AFAST – Introduction and Image Acquisition 57Gregory R. Lisciandro 7 POCUS: AFAST – Clinical Integration 111Gregory R. Lisciandro 8 POCUS: Liver and Gallbladder 149Stephanie C. Lisciandro, Jennifer M. Gambino, and Sarah Young 9 POCUS: Spleen 173Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 10 POCUS: Kidney 189Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 11 POCUS: Urinary Bladder 211Stephanie C. Lisciandro and Sarah Young 12 POCUS: Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas 225Søren R. Boysen and Jennifer M. Gambino Section III: Reproductive and Pediatric 245 13 POCUS: Reproductive – Male 247Robert M. Fulton 14 POCUS: Reproductive – Female 255Robert M. Fulton 15 POCUS: Dystocia 265Robert M. Fulton 16 POCUS: Pediatrics 271Autumn P. Davidson and Tomas W. Baker Section IV: Thorax 295 17 POCUS: TFAST – Introduction and Image Acquisition 297Gregory R. Lisciandro 18 POCUS: TFAST – Clinical Integration 337Gregory R. Lisciandro 19 POCUS: Heart – Introduction and Image Acquisition 389Teresa DeFrancesco 20 POCUS: Heart ‐ Abnormalities of Valves, Myocardium, and Great Vessels 403Teresa DeFrancesco 21 POCUS: Heart – Pericardial Effusion and Pericardiocentesis 417Teresa DeFrancesco 22 POCUS: Vet BLUE – Introduction and Image Acquisition 425Gregory R. Lisciandro and Stephanie C. Lisciandro 23 POCUS: Vet BLUE – Clinical Integration 459Gregory R. Lisciandro and Stephanie C. Lisciandro Section V: Vascular 509 24 POCUS: Central Venous and Arterial Catheterization 511Scott Chamberlin 25 POCUS: Vascular – Veins and Arteries 529Gregory R. Lisciandro 26 POCUS: Caudal Vena Cava 541Kris Gommeren, Elodie Darnis, and Anne‐Christine Merveille Section VI: Ocular, Neurological, and Musculoskeletal 551 27 POCUS: Eye 553Jane Cho 28 POCUS: Brain – Image Acquisition 579Cibele F. Carvalho 29 POCUS: Brain – Clinical Integration 595Cibele F. Carvalho 30 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Forelimb 609Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 31 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Pelvic Limb 619Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 32 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Trunk 629Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 33 POCUS: Nerve Blocks – Neuroaxial 637Pablo E. Otero and Diego A. Portela 34 POCUS: Musculoskeletal – Soft Tissue 647Susanne M. Stieger‐Vanegas 35 POCUS: Musculoskeletal – Bones and Joints 663Susanne M. Stieger‐Vanegas Section VII: Monitoring and Surveillance 683 36 POCUS: Global FAST – Patient Monitoring and Staging 685Gregory R. Lisciandro 37 POCUS: Global FAST – Rapidly Detecting Treatable Forms of Shock, Advanced Life Support, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 729Gregory R. Lisciandro 38 POCUS: VetFAST‐ABCDE 757Andrea Armenise Section VIII: Felines and Exotic Species 775 39 POCUS: Feline Differences – Abdomen and Thorax 777Daniel Rodriguez and Gregory R. Lisciandro 40 POCUS: Exotic Companion Mammals 815Sara Gardhouse and Hugues Beaufrère 41 POCUS: Marine Mammals 829Gregory R. Lisciandro, Jennifer M. Gambino, Debra P. Moore, and Enrique Yarto 42 POCUS: Birds and Reptiles 863Sara Gardhouse and Hugues Beaufrère Section IX: Ultrasound‐Guided Procedures 883 43 POCUS: Ultrasound‐Guided Procedures – Abdominocentesis, Thoracocentesis, and Pericardiocentesis 885Søren R. Boysen 44 POCUS: Ultrasound‐Guided Lung and Thoracic Sampling 907Daniel Rodriguez Section X: Management 919 45 POCUS: Setting Up Successful POCUS and FAST Ultrasound Programs 921Gregory R. Lisciandro Appendices 933 I Goal‐Directed Templates for Medical Records 933 II Abbreviations, Terminology and Glossary 943 III Quick References of Normal Values and Rules of Thumb 949 Index 971

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Book SynopsisComplications in Small Animal Surgery provides a complete reference to diagnosing, managing, and treating surgical complications, with information following a standardized format for ease of use.Trade Review"Complications in Small Animal Surgery" is complete, illustrated, and thoroughly 'user friendly' in commentary, text, organization, and presentation, making it very highly recommended for Veterinary School curriculums and academic library Veterinary Medicine reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists." (Midwest Book Review 2016)"Discussions are in-depth and include all the physiological and medical background needed for veterinary practitioners to make basic assessments in clinical and emergency settings." (Donovan's literary Services 2016)"The organization of this book is optimized for quick reference for practicing veterinary surgeons......This will be a useful companion for all veterinarians performing surgery and students learning surgery." (Doody Enterprises 2016)Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface and Acknowledgements xiii About the companion website xv Section 1: Surgical Infections 1 1 Surgical Wound Infections 3Outi Laitinen-Vapaavuori 2 Sepsis 8Galina Hayes and Brigitte A. Brisson 3 Pyothorax 15Jackie L. Demetriou 4 Peritonitis 20Marjan Doom and Hilde de Rooster 5 Osteomyelitis 28Dominique Griffon 6 Septic Arthritis 34John Innes 7 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Infections 39Scott Weese 8 Hospital-Associated Infections 45Maureen Anderson and Scott Weese Section 2: General Postoperative Complications 55 9 Dehiscence 57Stéphanie Claeys 10 Suture Reactions 64Outi Laitinen-Vapaavuori 11 Hyperthermia 66Kris Gommeren 12 Hemorrhage 72Jane Ladlow 13 Anorexia 79Angela Witzel 14 Management of Surgical Pain 84Lyon Lee and Reza Seddighi 15 Complications Associated with Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 97Reza Seddighi and Lyon Lee 16 Complications Associated with External Coaptation 110Dominique Griffon 17 Complications Associated with Rehabilitation Modalities 118Debra Canapp, Lisa M. Fair, and Sherman Canapp 18 Degenerative Joint Disease 126Guillaume Ragetly and Dominique Griffon Section 3: Surgery of the Head and Neck 135 19 Dorsal Rhinotomy 137Gertter Haar 20 Sublingual and Mandibular Sialadenectomy 144Cheryl Hedlund 21 Incisional Drainage of Aural Hematomas 150Cheryl Hedlund 22 Ear Canal Surgery 155Gertter Haar 23 Ventral Bulla Osteotomy 164Cheryl Hedlund 24 Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome 171Cyril Poncet 25 Surgical Management of Laryngeal Paralysis 178Gertter Haar 26 Thyroidectomy 185Chad Schmiedt 27 Parathyroidectomy 193Chad Schmiedt 28 Tracheal Surgery 198Barbara Kirby 29 Tracheal Stenting 206Laura Cuddy Section 4: Dental and Oral Surgery 215 30 Repair of Mandibular and Maxillary Fractures 217Christian Bolliger 31 Partial Mandibulectomy 229Julius Liptak 32 Partial Maxillectomy 237Julius Liptak 33 Lingual Surgery 245Julius Liptak 34 Tooth Extractions 249Anson J. Tsugawa 35 Tonsillectomy 263Jonathan Bray 36 Repair of Congenital Defects of the Hard and Soft Palates 265Jonathan Bray Section 5: Thoracic Surgery 269 37 General Complications 271Hervé Brissot 38 Thoracostomy and Thoracocentesis 284Alison Moores 39 Complications After Intercostal and Sternal Thoracotomy 294Alison Moores 40 Thoracoscopy 300Eric Monnet 41 Bronchial and Pulmonary Surgery 305Hervé Brissot 42 Chylothorax 313Carolyn A. Burton 43 Esophagoscopy and Esophageal Surgery 319Robert J. Hardie 44 Aortic Arch Anomalies 323Robert J. Hardie 45 Thymectomy 328Rachel Burrow 46 Pericardial Surgery 335Daniel J. Brockman 47 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 338Daniel J. Brockman 48 Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation 343Rachel Burrow and Sonja Fonfara Section 6: General Abdominal Surgery 353 49 Celiotomy 355Hilde de Rooster 50 Laparoscopy 362Gilles Dupré and Valentina Fiorbianco 51 Hiatal Herniorrhaphy 370Stephen J. Baines 52 Diaphragmatic Herniorrhaphy 375Stephen J. Baines 53 Peritoneal Pericardial Herniorrhaphy 383Laura J. Owen 54 Perineal Herniorrhaphy 388Lynne A. Snow 55 Adrenalectomy 395Brigitte Degasperi and Gilles Dupré 56 Splenectomy 401Paolo Buracco and Federico Massari Section 7: Gastrointestinal Surgery 411 57 Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus and Gastropexies 413Zoë Halfacree 58 Gastric Outflow Procedures 424Jeffrey J. Runge 59 Small Intestine Surgery 429Jean-Philippe Billet 60 Large Intestine Surgery 435Jean-Philippe Billet 61 Hepatic and Biliary Tract Surgery 441Anne Kummeling 62 Pancreatic Surgery 446Heidi Phillips 63 Portosystemic 461Barbara Kirby Section 8: Surgery of the Urinary Tract 467 64 General Complications 469Anne Kummeling 65 Complications Specific to Lithotripsy 473Joseph W. Bartges, Amanda Callens, and India Lane 66 Renal Transplantation 481Andrew Kyles 67 Ureteral Surgery 486Stéphanie Claeys and Annick Hamaide 68 Surgery of the Urinary Bladder 492Annick Hamaide 69 Urethrostomy in Male Dogs 497Joshua Milgram 70 Feline Perineal Urethrostomy 500Joshua Milgram Section 9: Surgery of the Reproductive Tract 505 71 Ovariectomy and Ovariohysterectomy 507Annick Hamaide 72 Pyometra 517Kathryn Pratschke 73 Cesarean Section 522Bart Van Goethem 74 Orchiectomy 528Bart Van Goethem 75 Prostatic Cyst and Abscess Drainage 534Henry L’Eplattenier 76 Prostatectomy 539Henry L’Eplattenier Section 10: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 543 77 Open Wounds 545Davina Anderson 78 Reconstructive Flaps 554Stéphanie Claeys 79 Skin Grafting 561Stéphanie Claeys 80 Anal Sac Excision 569Lynne A. Snow 81 Feline Onychectomy 573Ameet Singh and Brigitte A. Brisson Section 11: Neurologic Surgery 577 82 General Complications 579Belinda Comito 83 Myelography 584Belinda Comito 84 Ventral Slot and Fenestration 590Wanda Gordon-Evans 85 Dorsal Laminectomy 596Wanda Gordon-Evans 86 Hemilaminectomy 602Wanda Gordon-Evans 87 Ventral Cervical Fusion 606Wanda Gordon-Evans 88 Vertebral Fracture Repair 610Wanda Gordon-Evans 89 Craniotomy and Craniectomy 615Belinda Comito 90 Intracranial Shunt Placement 620Belinda Comito Section 12: Management of Fractures and Osteotomies: Perioperative Complications 627 91 Inadequate Fracture Reduction (Malreduction) 629Ann Johnson 92 Improper Placement of Implants 633Ann Johnson 93 Limb Shortening 637Ann Johnson 94 Implant Failure 641Ann Johnson 95 Premature Physeal Closure After Fracture 649Ann Johnson 96 Avascular Necrosis 655Dominique Griffon 97 Bone Resorption 658Dominique Griffon 98 Delayed Union 665Ann Johnson 99 Nonunion 669Ann Johnson 100 Malunion 673Andrew Worth 101 Loss of Function in Performance Dogs 680Lauren Pugliese and Jon Dee 102 Carpal Contracture 686Alessandro Piras and Tomas Guerrero 103 Quadriceps Contracture 692Darryl Millis 104 Fracture-Associated Sarcoma 697G. Elizabeth Pluhar 105 Thermal Pain 702G. Elizabeth Pluhar 106 Complications in External Skeletal Fixation 704Gian Luca Rovesti 107 Complications Specific to Locking Plates 714Randy Boudrieau Section 13: Salvage Orthopedic Procedures 727 108 Arthrodesis 729Dominique Griffon 109 Amputation 735Maria Fahie 110 Limb Spare Procedures 743Jennifer Covey and Nicholas Bacon Section 14: Surgery of the Coxofemoral Joint 751 111 Femoral Head and Neck Excision 753Wing Tip Wong 112 Complications of Double and Triple Pelvic Osteotomies 759Aldo Vezzoni 113 Total Hip Replacement 778William Liska and Jonathan Dyce 114 Complications of Total Hip Replacement with the Zurich Cementless System 834Aldo Vezzoni 115 Open Reduction of Coxofemoral Luxations 845Mark Rochat Section 15: Surgery of the Stifle 857 116 Complications Associated with Open versus Arthroscopic Examination of the Stifle 859Antonio Pozzi and Stanley Kim 117 Complications associated with cranial cruciate ligament repair 867Dominique Griffon 118 Complications Associated with the Treatment of Patellar Luxation 889Abimbola Oshin 119 Complications Associated with Autogenous Osteochondral Repair 897Noel Fitzpatrick Section 16: Surgery of the Scapulohumeral Joint 903 120 Shoulder Dislocation and Instability 905Brian Beale Section 17: Surgery of the Elbow 917 121 Reduction of Elbow Luxations 919Peter Böttcher 122 Ulnar Osteotomy and Ostectomy 924Dominique Griffon 123 Complications of Sliding Humeral Osteotomy 930Noel Fitzpatrick Index 937

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Book SynopsisQuestions and Answers in Small Animal Anesthesia provides practical and logical guidance for a wide range of anesthesia questions commonly faced in veterinary medicine.Trade Review"An ideal book to browse through but also an excellent revision tool for students or a good guide for in-house CPD." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 January 2016) "Each chapter opens with a highlight of key points and offers references, charts, statistics, and supporting information to answer all kinds of issues involved in administering small animal anesthesia." (California Bookwatch, 2016 "Overall, this is an easy-to-read, logically organized veterinary anesthesia reference that is appropriate for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians who are responsible for anesthetizing veterinary patients." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2016) "This is an excellent text for veterinary nursing students or those who have been out of the profession for a while and want to refresh and increase their anaesthetic knowledge. I would encourage learning providers to invest in a copy for their student library if they do not already own one." (New Zealand Veterinary Nurse, 2016)Table of ContentsList of contributors, xi Preface, xv 1 Patient Evaluation, 1Lesley J. Smith 2 Owner Concerns, 9Lesley J. Smith 3 Patient Preparation, 13Carrie Schroeder 4 Anesthetic Machine and Equipment Check, 19Richard M. Bednarski 5 Pre-anesthetic Sedative Drugs, 33Lesley J. Smith and Jo Murrell 6 Opioids and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, 43Lydia Love 7 Anticholinergic Drugs, 53Lesley J. Smith 8 Time to Premedicate, 57Lesley J. Smith 9 Intravenous Access and Fluid Administration, 65Erin Wendt-Hornickle 10 Intravenous Anesthetic Induction Drugs, 73Tanya Duke-Novakovski 11 Inhalant Inductions, 83Lesley J. Smith 12 Induction Techniques for the Really Sick Patient, 87Berit L. Fischer 13 Inhalant Anesthetics, 93Tamara Grubb 14 Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA), 101Martin J. Kennedy 15 Anesthetic Monitoring Basics, 107Martin J. Kennedy 16 Normal Values for Anesthetized Patients, 119Lesley J. Smith 17 Troubleshooting Hypotension, 123Lesley J. Smith 18 Troubleshooting Hypoxemia, 133Rebecca A. Johnson 19 Troubleshooting Hypercapnia and Hypocapnia, 139Rebecca A. Johnson 20 Troubleshooting Hypothermia and Hyperthermia, 147Lysa Pam Posner 21 Common Arrhythmias in Anesthetized Patients, 155Benjamin M. Brainard and Gregg S. Rapoport 22 Constant Rate Infusions, 163Carolyn Kerr 23 Loco-Regional Anesthesia, 173Carrie Schroeder 24 Troubleshooting Anesthetic Recovery, 185Andrew Claude 25 Recognition and Assessment of Pain in Dogs, 193Jo Murrell 26 Recognition and Assessment of Pain in Cats, 201Beatriz Monteiro and Paulo Steagall 27 Post-Operative Analgesia – Approaches and Options, 211Erin Wendt-Hornickle 28 Anesthetic Considerations for Dental Prophylaxis and Oral Surgery, 221Jason W. Soukup and Lesley J. Smith 29 Anesthetic Considerations for Neurologic Disease, 229Stephen A. Greene 30 Anesthetic Considerations for Ocular Disease, 237Lesley J. Smith 31 Anesthetic Considerations for Upper and Lower Respiratory Disease, 243Rebecca A. Johnson 32 Anesthetic Considerations for Cardiovascular Disease, 253Andre C. Shih 33 Anesthetic Considerations for Gastrointestinal Disease, 261Carrie Schroeder 34 Anesthetic Considerations for Hepatic Disease, 269Jane Quandt 35 Anesthetic Considerations for Renal Disease, 275Jane Quandt 36 Anesthetic Considerations for Post-Renal Urinary Tract Disease, 283Ann B. Weil 37 Anesthetic Considerations for Endocrine Disease, 289Berit L. Fischer 38 Anesthetic Considerations for Orthopedic Surgery, 305Odette O 39 Anesthetic Management of Common Emergencies in Small Animals, 313Jane Quandt 40 Anesthetic Management of Brachycephalic Breeds, 323Lesley J. Smith 41 Anesthetic Considerations for Other Canine Breeds, 327Lesley J. Smith 42 Anesthetic Considerations for Cats, 331Paulo Steagall and Javier Benito 43 Anesthetic Management of Rabbits and Ferrets, 343Katrina Lafferty 44 Anesthetic Management of Birds, 355Katrina Lafferty Index, 367

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Fundamentals of Diagnostic Ultrasound 2. Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration and Biopsy Procedures 3. Point-of-Care Ultrasound 4. Abdominal Ultrasound Scanning Techniques 5. Eye 6. Neck 7. Thorax 8. Echocardiography 9. Liver 10. Spleen 11. Pancreas 12. Gastrointestinal Tract 13. Peritoneal Fluid, Lymph Nodes, Masses, Peritoneal Cavity, Great Vessel Thrombosis, and Focused Examinations 14. Musculoskeletal System 15. Adrenal Glands 16. Urinary Tract 17. Prostate and Testes 18. Ovaries and Uterus

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Book SynopsisThe welfare of egg-producing poultry is a topic of great concern to the poultry industry and to researchers in applied animal behaviour. It is also subject to increased legislation. Issues such as battery cages, space requirements, access to daylight and free-range eggs have attracted public interest. This book brings together edited papers from the 27th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK Branch), held in Bristol in July 2003. Topics covered include: welfare issues, perception and cognition, behaviour, health and diseases, stockmanship and the environment, handling, slaughter and transport, and perspectives of consumers and producers.Table of Contents1: The importance of welfare, J K Kirkwood, Universities Federation for Animal Welfare and Human Slaughter Association, UK Part I: THE STAKEHOLDERS 2: Hen welfare: consumer perspective, P A W Parrott, Harper Adams University College, UK 3: Government views on the welfare of laying hens, D G Pritchard, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK 4: Politics of hen welfare, D Wilkins, Eurogroup for Animal Welfare, Belgium 5: Implications of the World Trade Organization on hen welfare, D Bowles, RSPCA, UK 6: The retailer-consumer relationship with particular reference to animal welfare, R Layton, rlconsulting, UK 7: Quality assurance, J Gittins, ADAS, UK 8: The producer and hen welfare, A Jorêt, Deans Foods Ltd, UK PART II: OVERVIEWS 9: The laying hen: systems of production, A Elson, ADAS Gleadthorpe, UK 10: Stress and the welfare of laying hens, J P Thaxton, Mississippi State University, USA PART III: WELFARE ISSUES 11: Genetic influences on resource use, fear and sociality, J-M Faure, Station de Reserches Avicoles, France, and R B Jones, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 12: The genetics of feather pecking and cannibalism, J Kjaer, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark, and P M Hocking, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 13: Breeding for productivity and welfare, W M Muir, Pardue University, USA, and H-W Cheng, USDA-ARS, USA 14: Sensory perception : chemoreception, D E F McKeegan, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 15: Vision in the laying hen, N B Prescott, J R Jarvis, and C M Wathes, Silcoe Research Institute, UK 16: Pain and the laying hen, M Gentle and S Wilson, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 17: Chicken cognition, C J Nicol, University of Bristol, UK 18: Social space for laying hens, J J Cooper and M J Albentosa, University of Lincoln, UK 19: Nesting, perching and dust-bathing, L Keeling, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden 20: Environmental enrichment: the need for practical strategies to improve poultry welfare, R B Jones, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 21: Feather pecking and feather loss, B Rodenburg and P Koene, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 22: Cannibalism, R Newberry, Washington State University, USA 23: Skeletal disorders in laying hens: the problem of osteoporosis and bone fractures, C C Whitehead, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 24: Disease control, D Shingleton, Waterman Farm, UK 25: Environmental management for laying hens, J-M Aerts, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, C M Wathes and D Berckmans, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 26: Lighting, G C Perry, University of Bristol, UK 27: Nutrition, feedstuffs and feeding, M G MacLeod, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK 28: Human – animal interactions, P H Hemsworth, Victorian Institute of Animal Science, Australia 29: Handling and catching of hens during depopulation, D Tinker and P S Berry, Silsoe Research Institute, UK, J A Rycroft, Unilever, UK, and N H Sparks, Avian Science Research Centre, UK 30: Transport of chicks, pullets and spent hens, M A Mitchell, Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), UK, and PJ Kettlewell, Silsoe Research Institute, UK 31: Stunning and slaughter, M Raj, University of Bristol, UK PART IV: OUTCOMES 32: Overview, M C Appleby, The Humane Society of the United States, USA PART V: Posters

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Book SynopsisDerived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the current interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry and covers in-depth interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century of commercial poultry and flocks and the ultimate safety of poultry product in the human food chain.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Gastrointestinal structure and functional development 3: Gut flora 4: Nutritional effects 5: Pathology 6: Immunological and pathogen control 7: Monitoring and practical experience

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive text covering all aspects of guinea pig medicine. This updated edition will be of value to veterinary surgeons and students, veterinary nurses, breeders and all those working in the animal care industry.Trade Review3 Star rating from Doody's - www.doody.comTable of ContentsPreface.. 1. The Skin. Specific skin Conditions.. 2. The Reproductive System. Anatomy. Reproductive physiology. Pregnancy. Infertility.. 3. The Urinary System. Anatomy. Physiology. Symptoms of urinary tract disorders.. 4. The Respiratory System. Anatomy and physiology. Symptoms of respiratory disorders. Respiratory infections.. 5. The Digestive System. Anatomy. Physiology.. 6. The Musculoskeletal System. 7. The Head and Neck. The Eye. The ear. The mouth. The Neck.. 8. Behaviour and the Central Nervous System. 9. Husbandry. Housing. Nutrition.. 10. Anaesthetics and Surgical Preparations. Inhalation anaesthetics. Injectable anaesthetics.. 11. Treatments. Antibiotics. Probiotics. Fluid therapy. Anti-fungal agents. Anti-diarrhoeal preparations. Topical preparations. Eye preparations. Ectoparasitic preparations. Endoparasitic preparations. Miscellaneous treatments. Vitamin preparations. Cleansing solutions.. 12. Alternative Therapies. Homeopathy. Common homeopathic remedies. Herbal remedies. Medicinal plants.. 13. Zoonotic Aspects. Appendix 1: Miscellaneous Physiological Data. Appendix 2. Summary of Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies and their Uses. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisUrinalysis in the Dog and Cat A comprehensive up to date textbook for performing and interpreting urinalysis in dogs and cats with content that remains accessible to those in primary care and specialty practices. In Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat, a logical sequence to collection of urine, performing the complete urinalysis (physical and chemical properties along with urinary sediment microscopy), and interpretation of results is presented. The FAQ chapter and the chapter on urinalysis case examples provide easily accessible information for primary care veterinarians and technicians as well as veterinary students. Each didactic chapter is designed to provide basic information first and then more advanced materials deeper into each chapter. Some materials will also be useful to specialists and those in advanced training. An extensive review of proteinuria is included as a separate chapter. Automated urine chemistry by dipstrip and automated urinary sediment microscopy are discussed in sTable of ContentsHow to Read and Use this Book xvi Foreword xviii Preface xx Acknowledgements xxii Abbreviations xxiv 1 Renal Anatomy, Physiology, and Evaluation of Function 1 2 Introduction to Urinalysis 37 3 Urine Sample Collection and Handling 42 4 Physical Properties of Urine 64 5 Chemical Properties of Urine 125 6 Examination of Urinary Sediment 161 7 Proteinuria 236 8 Atlas 317 9 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 383 10 Case Studies 406 Glossary 500 Index 514

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Book SynopsisWritten by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioural biology of dogs. Split in 3 parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioural biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development of the dog, whereas the next part deals with basic aspects of dog behaviour. The final part emphasises on the behavioural problems, their prevention and cure.Table of Contents1: Systematics and evolution of canids, X Wang and R Tedford, both at American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA 2: Domestication of dogs, P Savolainen, Albanova University Centre, Stockholm, Sweden 3: The evolution of dog breeds, C Vila, Uppsala University, Sweden 4: Mechanisms and function in dog behaviour, P Jensen 5: Behaviour genetics of dogs, E Jazin, Uppsala University, Sweden 6: Sensory physiology and dog behaviour, H Bubna-Littitz, Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria 7: Social behaviour of dogs and related canids, D U Feddersen-Petersen, University of Kiel, Germany 8: Learning in dogs, P Reid, ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, New York, USA 9: Behaviour of feral dogs, L Boitani, University of Rome, Italy 10: Behaviour of working dogs, R Beilharz, The University of Melbourne, Australia 11: Testing and prediction of dog behaviour, K Svartberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden 12: Social cognition and human-animal interactions in dogs, A Miklosi, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary 13: Behavioural disorders of dogs, R Mugford, The Animal Behaviour Centre, Surrey, UK 14: Behaviour and disease in dogs, Å Hedhammar, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden and K Hultin-Jäderlund, Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Oslo, Norway

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Book SynopsisAtlas for the Diagnosis of Tumors in the Dog and Cat is a diagnostic tool for determining if samples are abnormal and defining the cause of the abnormality, with 386 clinical images depicting normal and abnormal results.Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii Part I Overview of the Diagnostic Process 1 1 Overview of Grading and Staging 3 Identification of the process 3 Identification of tumor types 5 Grading 5 Staging 7 Staging versus clinical behavior 9 Epithelial tumors 12 Mesenchymal tumors 26 Round cell tumors 32 Melanoma 42 Conclusion 44 References 45 Part II Case Studies 49 2 Selected Lesions of the Head and Neck 51 Bone tumors of the head 51 Osteoma 51 Osteosarcoma 51 Mass lesions of the ear canal 54 Aural polyp 54 Ceruminous adenoma 55 Ceruminous carcinoma 56 Mass lesions of the external ear pinna 57 Histiocytoma 57 Squamous cell carcinoma 58 Mass lesions of the conjunctiva and nictitans 59 Papilloma 59 Squamous cell carcinoma 60 Hemangiosarcoma 62 Melanoma 63 Eyelid masses 64 Meibomian gland adenoma 64 Spindle cell tumor 65 Lesions of the oral and nasal mucosal epithelium 66 Eosinophilic inflammation 67 Lymphoplasmacellular inflammation 68 Lymphosarcoma 69 Epulis 70 Acanthomatous epulis 70 Ossifying epulis 71 Viral papilloma 72 Squamous cell carcinoma 73 Melanoma 74 Nasal cavity tumors 76 Adenocarcinoma 76 Chondrosarcoma 77 Mass lesions of the canine and feline muzzle skin 78 Sebaceous gland nodular hyperplasia 78 Sebaceous gland adenoma 79 Sebaceous epithelioma 79 Trichoblastoma (Basal cell tumor) 80 Mast cell tumor 82 Plasma cell tumor 83 Mass lesions of the submandibular region 84 Reactive lymph node 85 Malignant lymphoma 86 Normal salivary gland 87 Salivary mucocele 87 Salivary gland carcinoma 88 Ventral neck masses 89 Thyroid adenoma 90 Thyroid carcinoma 91 Parathyroid adenoma 91 Additional reading 92 3 Selected Lesions of the Limbs Paws and Digits 97 Bone lesions 97 Periosteal hyperplasia 97 Osteosarcoma 97 Subungual tumors 100 Melanoma 100 Squamous cell carcinoma 102 Digital skin and nail bed lesions 103 Calcinosis circumscripta 103 Plasmacellular pododermatitis 104 Papilloma 104 Fibroadnexal hyperplasia 107 Stromal tumors of the limb 108 Canine low‐grade spindle cell tumor 108 Feline spindle cell tumor 110 Lipoma 111 Liposarcoma 113 Synovial sarcoma 114 Additional reading 115 4 Selected Genital and Perineal Masses 119 Perineal masses 119 Rectal polyp 119 Perianal gland adenoma 119 Perianal gland carcinoma 121 Anal sac apocrine gland carcinoma 122 Masses of the external genitalia 124 Transmissible venereal tumor 124 Mast cell tumor 126 Additional reading 126 5 Selected Lesions of the Skin and Subcutis of the Trunk 129 Mass lesions of the dorsal trunk 129 Calcinosis cutis 129 Follicular cyst 129 Cystic adnexal tumors—trichoepithelioma keratoacanthoma 132 Apocrine adenoma 133 Apocrine and sebaceous carcinoma 133 Sebaceous carcinoma 134 Lipoma 136 Canine well‐differentiated spindle cell proliferation 137 Canine spindle cell tumor mid grade 138 Canine spindle cell tumor high grade 139 Feline spindle cell tumor 140 Canine cutaneous lymphoma 144 Mast cell tumor 145 Canine histiocytoma 147 Histiocytosis 148 Dorsal tail head masses 149 Pilomatricoma 149 Melanoma 149 Sebaceous adenoma 151 Perianal gland adenoma 153 Ventral trunk vascular lesions of the skin and subcutis 153 Hemangioma 153 Hemangiosarcoma 154 Mass lesions of the mammary gland 156 Fibroepithelial hyperplasia 156 Mammary gland adenoma 157 Complex adenoma 158 Mixed mammary tumor 159 Mammary carcinoma 160 Additional reading 163 6 Selected Lesions of the Thoracic Viscera 167 Cardiac tumors 167 Hemangiosarcoma 167 Malignant plasma cell tumor 167 Pulmonary mass lesions 170 Pulmonary carcinoma 170 Pulmonary hemangiosarcoma 172 Pulmonary adenomatosis 172 Mediastinal tumors 175 Mediastinal malignant lymphoma 175 Thymoma 177 Additional reading 178 7 Selected Lesions of the Abdominal Viscera 181 Diseases that result in liver enlargement 181 Vacuolar hepatopathy 181 Bile duct hyperplasia 181 Hepatocellular neoplasia 183 Bile duct carcinoma 185 Hepatic hemangiosarcoma 186 Gastrointestinal lesions 187 Eosinophilic inflammatory bowel disease 187 Lymphoplasmacellular inflammatory bowel disease 187 Gastrointestinal malignant lymphoma 187 Gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma 190 Gastrointestinal spindle cell tumor 190 Kidney and bladder masses 190 Pyogranulomatous inflammatory disease suggestive of feline infectious peritonitis 191 Renal carcinoma 192 Renal malignant lymphoma 193 Urinary bladder cystitis with reactive epithelial hyperplasia 194 Urinary bladder polyp 195 Transitional cell carcinoma 196 Splenomegaly and splenic masses 198 Extramedullary hematopoiesis 198 Lymphoid nodular hyperplasia 198 Malignant lymphoma 198 Mast cell tumor 198 Splenic torsion 202 Splenic hematoma 203 Splenic hemangiosarcoma 204 Splenic histiocytic sarcoma 206 Splenic malignant fibrous histiocytoma 207 Additional reading 209 8 Sample Handling 213 Cytologic specimens 213 Biopsy specimens 219 Histology processing glass slide production and routine staining 224 Additional reading 227 Index 229

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Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of the biology, behaviour and health disorders of cats. Topics discussed include the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasitic infections in cats; development of the cat sympathetic ganglia in postnatal ontogenesis; feline perioperative analgesia; streptococcal disease as an emerging pathogen of cats; feline endometrial adnenocarcinoma; and non-spatial visual recognition memory in cats.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors gather current research in the study of canine behaviour and diseases. Topics include galectin therapy in the treatment of canine mammary tumours; gene therapy for canine cancers; canine carcinogenesis as a valuable model for studying human cancers; parasitic zoonosis in dogs; dog bite injuries as a public health problem; and the genetics of dog behaviour.

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Book SynopsisCats, with a global population estimated at 600 million, are considered the most popular pets worldwide, and are adapted to all the environments and to different lifestyles. We can distinguish different types of cat populations, according to their living, which raise different concerns on respect to neutering or contraception. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) was the first retrovirus isolated in domestic cats, and the infection is associated with a wide variety of clinical syndromes, including feline acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or fAIDS). Inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity are common feline medical conditions and are associated with infectious agents such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), FeLV, herpesvirus (FHV-1) and calicivirus (FCV). The most common oral diseases in cats are gingivostomatitis, periodontal disease, tooth resorption and chronic periapical lesion by the canine tooth fracture. This book discusses the common diseases, clinical outcomes and developments in the veterinary healthcare of felines.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to focus on problems unique to the feline alimentary tract in comparison to dogs and to discuss them in detail, but also to highlight areas where knowledge is lacking or can only be derived from comparison with other companion animal species or humans. Instead of being a comprehensive work of “all things GI” in the cat, this book aims to shine a light on topics that are novel, such as the microbiome or probiotics, and might not have been covered by other standard textbooks. This book focuses on “a medic’s perspective” on feline alimentary tract health, which starts with considering differential diagnoses in a structured way based on the most common clinical signs. It also includes the invaluable input from other specialties we so often draw on in clinical practice, namely laboratory diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, clinical pathology and histopathology, and nutrition, which can be a particular challenge in cats. It also covers feline-specific infectious and neoplastic diseases. Appropriate methods for retrieving adequate samples from organs of the alimentary tract in cats are discussed, and a particular focus on the challenges of differentiating inflammation from neoplasia is present in several chapters. Extra materials and videos are available on http://felinegastroenterology.edizioniedra.com

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Book SynopsisMonitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 offers guidance for assessing the patient, interpreting diagnostic test results, and selecting appropriate monitoring procedures. Based on Rebecca Kirby's time-tested Rule of 20, with a chapter devoted to each item on the checklist Provides comprehensive guidance for monitoring a critically ill small animal patient Emphasizes the interplay of each parameter with one another Designed for fast access on the clinic floor, with potentially life-saving ideas, tips, lists and procedures Presents tables, schematics, algorithms, and drawings for quick reference Trade Review"Although this is one of many books available for practitioners in emergency and critical care, it has a unique method of presenting essential concepts for the complete care of the critical care patient. It is not meant to be a reference to all the most recent journal literature, but it does include recent research which is helpful for clinicians who want to stay current. This will be helpful to clinicians who want a quick reference on the shelf, but don't necessarily want to invest a lot of time and effort to understand the pathophysiology of diseases." (Doody Enterprises 15/03/2017)"Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 is a book in which the rule of 20 for human patients has been adapted for monitoring dogs and cats receiving intensive care"....."Each chapter contains an excellent in-depth review of the physiology and pathophysiology of the topic being discussed. For this reason, it will be an especially useful reference for critical care residents, board-certified specialists, and emergency clinicians. The additional chapters on veterinary nursing care of critical patients, wound management, and bandaging make this book beneficial for veterinary technicians and nurses in intensive care units"......"This book is excellent, and I highly recommend it as required reading for all emergency and critical care residents. It will also be a useful reference for emergency clinicians and nurses and small animal general practitioners." (Reviewed by Laura Najman, DVM, DACVECC, Veterinary Medical and Surgical, Group, San Juan Capistrano AVMA 15th June 2017)Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 An introduction to SIRS and the Rule of 20 1Rebecca Kirby 2 Fluid balance 9Rebecca Kirby and Elke Rudloff 3 Blood pressure 29Lauren Sullivan 4 Albumin and colloid osmotic pressure 43Adesola Odunayo 5 Glucose 55Natara Loose 6 Electrolytes 73Linda Barton and Rebecca Kirby 7 Acid–base status 95Ryan Wheeler and Jan Kovacic 8 Oxygenation and ventilation 109Christin Reminga and Lesley G. King 9 Coagulation 137Andrew Linklater 10 Red blood cells and hemoglobin 157Andrew Linklater and Veronica Higgs 11 Heart rate rhythm and contractility 177Dennis E. Burkett 12 Neurological status 207Christine Iacovetta 13 The renal system 225Lee Herold 14 White blood cells, immune status, and antimicrobial stewardship 247Carol E. Haak 15 Gastrointestinal system motility and integrity 267Jennifer Klaus 16 Nutritional status 285Caroline Tonozzi 17 Temperature 303Conni Wehausen 18 Drug selection and dosing regimens 319Dawn Merton Boothe 19 Pain management 333Armi Pigott 20 Veterinary nursing care 349Heather Darbo and Cheryl Page 21 Wounds and bandages 373Jennifer J. Devey, Andrew Linklater and Rebecca Kirby 22 Anesthesia of the critical patient 389Susan E. Leonard Index 401

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