Description

Book Synopsis

A completely revised and updated reference for farm animal anesthesia, sedation, and pain management

The newly revised Second Edition of Farm Animal Anesthesia: Cattle, Small Ruminants, Camelids, and Pigs is a practical and easy-to-use manual for techniques associated with anesthesia and pain management in farm animal species. The new edition incorporates advances in surgical and diagnostic techniques, with the latest drugs and equipment, updated images, and new technique descriptions added throughout the book.

Farm Animal Anesthesia offers additional and updated information on drug combinations and anesthetic techniques relevant to small ruminants and potbellied pigs, reflecting their growing popularity. New chapters and topics on paralytic drugs for complete muscle relaxation, use of ventilators for advanced and complex surgeries, updated local and regional anesthetic techniques, and comprehensive standing surgery and diagnostic procedures have b

Table of Contents

Contributing Authors

Preface

Chapter 1. Preanesthetic Considerations
HuiChu Lin

Positioning

Ruminal tympany

Regurgitation

Salivation

Malignant hyperthermia

Differences in sensitivity to anesthetics

Preanesthetic preparation

References

Chapter 2. Commonly Used Preanesthetics
HuiChu Lin

Acepromazine (phenothiazine derivatives)

Droperidol and azaperone (butyrophenone derivatives)

Detomidine, dexmedetomidine, medetomidine, romifidine, and xylazine (α2 agonists)

Atipamezole, tolazoline, yohimbine, and vatinoxan (α2 antagonists)

Diazepam and midazolam (benzodiazepine derivatives)

Chloral hydrate

References

Chapter 3. Standing Sedation and Chemical Restraint
HuiChu Lin

Cattle

Small ruminants and camelids

Swine

References

Chapter 4. Injectable Anesthetics and Field Anesthesia
HuiChu Lin

Injectable anesthetics

Ketamine

Telazol

Alfaxalone

Guaifenesin

Field anesthesia

Cattle

Small ruminants and camelids

Swine

References

Chapter 5. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Stuart Clark-Price

Physiology of the neuromuscular junction

Mechanism of action of NMBA

Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents

Clinically useful NMBA

Atracurium

Cis-atracurium

Vecuronium

Rocuronium

Monitoring of NMBA action

Reversal of NMBA

References

Chapter 6. Inhalation Anesthesia and Use of Ventilator
HuiChu Lin

Cattle

Small ruminants and camelids

Swine

Use of Ventilators

References

Chapter 7. Perioperative Monitoring and Management of Complications
HuiChu Lin

Perioperative monitoring

Supportive fluid therapy

Positioning

Recovery

Perioperative complications

Regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia

Airway obstruction

Ruminal tympany/bloat

Salivation

Hypoventilation

Cardiac arrhythmias

Hypotension

Hypothermia

Malignant hyperthermia

Postanesthetic neuromyopathy

Cardiovascular collapse

References

Chapter 8. Local and Regional Anesthetic Techniques
Jessica Rush and Jenna Stockler

Local anesthetic agents

Anesthesia for dehorning

Anesthesia for the eye and eyelids

Nasal anesthesia

Anesthesia for reproductive procedures and for cessation of straining

Caudal epidural anesthesia

Continuous caudal epidural anesthesia

Internal pudendal nerve block

Dorsal penile nerve block

Sacral paravertebral nerve block

Lumbosacral epidural anesthesia

Anesthesia for laparotomy

Line block

Inverted L block

Proximal paravertebral block

Distal paravertebral block

Anesthesia for udder and teats

Anesthesia of the limbs

Castration

References

Chapter 9. Anesthetic Management of Specific Procedures
Benjamin Newcomer

Urogenital surgery in the male

Castration

Penile papilloma

Persistent frenulum

Penile translocation

Epididymectomy

Vasectomy

Urogenital surgery in the female

Cesarean section

Ovariectomy

Vaginal prolapse

Perineal laceration

Surgical disorders of the abdomen

Laparotomy

Disorders of the forestomachs

Displacements and volvulus of the abomasum

Small intestine disorders (intussusception, intestinal volvulus, intestinal obstruction)

Urolithiasis and bladder rupture

Umbilical hernias

Musculoskeletal indications

Dehorning

Claw amputation and facilitated ankylosis

Excision of interdigital fibromas

Teeth Floating

Tail docking

Rectal prolapse

Wounds, lumps, bumps, and abscesses

Wound management

Ocular squamous cell carcinoma

Enucleation

Entropion

Abscess removal for caseous lymphadenitis

References

Chapter 10. Pain Management for Farm Animals
HuiChu Lin

Local anesthetics

Systemic pain management

Opioid analgesics

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Alpha-2 agonists

Ketamine

Gabapentin

Drug combinations for pain management

Constant rate infusion

Local or regional analgesia

Caudal epidural analgesia

Lumbosacral epidural anesthesia

Intra-articular analgesia

References

Chapter 11. Fluid Therapy
Manuel F. Chamorro and Paul H. Walz

General considerations

Physiology of body fluids

Patient assessment

Fluid and electrolyte therapy in the perioperative period

Quantity and rate of fluid administration

Fluid type selection

Fluid therapy in cases of calf diarrhea

Fluid therapy in cases of acute ruminal acidosis (grain overload)

Fluid therapy in cases of Hepatic lipidosis/Ketosis/Pregnancy toxemia

Fluid therapy in cases of abomasal and small intestinal disorders

Fluid therapy for cases of sepsis (septic peritonitis, septic omphalitis, etc.)

Fluid therapy in cases of urinary tract obstruction/rupture

Whole blood transfusions

Method of administration

Monitoring fluid administration

References

Chapter 12. Regulatory and Legal Considerations of Anesthetics and Analgesics Used in Food Producing Animals
Thomas Passler

Alpha-2 agonists and antagonists

Barbiturates

Benzodiazepines

Dissociative anesthetics

Local anesthetics

Opioids

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Phenothiazine Derivatives

Propofol

References

­­13. Euthanasia of Farm Animals
Thomas Passler

Considerations prior to Euthanasia

The Process of Euthanasia

Methods of euthanasia

Injectable euthanasia agents

Physical methods

Adjunctive and other methods of euthanasia

Considerations Subsequent to Euthanasia

References

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      Publication Date: 31/03/2022
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A completely revised and updated reference for farm animal anesthesia, sedation, and pain management

      The newly revised Second Edition of Farm Animal Anesthesia: Cattle, Small Ruminants, Camelids, and Pigs is a practical and easy-to-use manual for techniques associated with anesthesia and pain management in farm animal species. The new edition incorporates advances in surgical and diagnostic techniques, with the latest drugs and equipment, updated images, and new technique descriptions added throughout the book.

      Farm Animal Anesthesia offers additional and updated information on drug combinations and anesthetic techniques relevant to small ruminants and potbellied pigs, reflecting their growing popularity. New chapters and topics on paralytic drugs for complete muscle relaxation, use of ventilators for advanced and complex surgeries, updated local and regional anesthetic techniques, and comprehensive standing surgery and diagnostic procedures have b

      Table of Contents

      Contributing Authors

      Preface

      Chapter 1. Preanesthetic Considerations
      HuiChu Lin

      Positioning

      Ruminal tympany

      Regurgitation

      Salivation

      Malignant hyperthermia

      Differences in sensitivity to anesthetics

      Preanesthetic preparation

      References

      Chapter 2. Commonly Used Preanesthetics
      HuiChu Lin

      Acepromazine (phenothiazine derivatives)

      Droperidol and azaperone (butyrophenone derivatives)

      Detomidine, dexmedetomidine, medetomidine, romifidine, and xylazine (α2 agonists)

      Atipamezole, tolazoline, yohimbine, and vatinoxan (α2 antagonists)

      Diazepam and midazolam (benzodiazepine derivatives)

      Chloral hydrate

      References

      Chapter 3. Standing Sedation and Chemical Restraint
      HuiChu Lin

      Cattle

      Small ruminants and camelids

      Swine

      References

      Chapter 4. Injectable Anesthetics and Field Anesthesia
      HuiChu Lin

      Injectable anesthetics

      Ketamine

      Telazol

      Alfaxalone

      Guaifenesin

      Field anesthesia

      Cattle

      Small ruminants and camelids

      Swine

      References

      Chapter 5. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
      Stuart Clark-Price

      Physiology of the neuromuscular junction

      Mechanism of action of NMBA

      Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents

      Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents

      Clinically useful NMBA

      Atracurium

      Cis-atracurium

      Vecuronium

      Rocuronium

      Monitoring of NMBA action

      Reversal of NMBA

      References

      Chapter 6. Inhalation Anesthesia and Use of Ventilator
      HuiChu Lin

      Cattle

      Small ruminants and camelids

      Swine

      Use of Ventilators

      References

      Chapter 7. Perioperative Monitoring and Management of Complications
      HuiChu Lin

      Perioperative monitoring

      Supportive fluid therapy

      Positioning

      Recovery

      Perioperative complications

      Regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia

      Airway obstruction

      Ruminal tympany/bloat

      Salivation

      Hypoventilation

      Cardiac arrhythmias

      Hypotension

      Hypothermia

      Malignant hyperthermia

      Postanesthetic neuromyopathy

      Cardiovascular collapse

      References

      Chapter 8. Local and Regional Anesthetic Techniques
      Jessica Rush and Jenna Stockler

      Local anesthetic agents

      Anesthesia for dehorning

      Anesthesia for the eye and eyelids

      Nasal anesthesia

      Anesthesia for reproductive procedures and for cessation of straining

      Caudal epidural anesthesia

      Continuous caudal epidural anesthesia

      Internal pudendal nerve block

      Dorsal penile nerve block

      Sacral paravertebral nerve block

      Lumbosacral epidural anesthesia

      Anesthesia for laparotomy

      Line block

      Inverted L block

      Proximal paravertebral block

      Distal paravertebral block

      Anesthesia for udder and teats

      Anesthesia of the limbs

      Castration

      References

      Chapter 9. Anesthetic Management of Specific Procedures
      Benjamin Newcomer

      Urogenital surgery in the male

      Castration

      Penile papilloma

      Persistent frenulum

      Penile translocation

      Epididymectomy

      Vasectomy

      Urogenital surgery in the female

      Cesarean section

      Ovariectomy

      Vaginal prolapse

      Perineal laceration

      Surgical disorders of the abdomen

      Laparotomy

      Disorders of the forestomachs

      Displacements and volvulus of the abomasum

      Small intestine disorders (intussusception, intestinal volvulus, intestinal obstruction)

      Urolithiasis and bladder rupture

      Umbilical hernias

      Musculoskeletal indications

      Dehorning

      Claw amputation and facilitated ankylosis

      Excision of interdigital fibromas

      Teeth Floating

      Tail docking

      Rectal prolapse

      Wounds, lumps, bumps, and abscesses

      Wound management

      Ocular squamous cell carcinoma

      Enucleation

      Entropion

      Abscess removal for caseous lymphadenitis

      References

      Chapter 10. Pain Management for Farm Animals
      HuiChu Lin

      Local anesthetics

      Systemic pain management

      Opioid analgesics

      Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

      Alpha-2 agonists

      Ketamine

      Gabapentin

      Drug combinations for pain management

      Constant rate infusion

      Local or regional analgesia

      Caudal epidural analgesia

      Lumbosacral epidural anesthesia

      Intra-articular analgesia

      References

      Chapter 11. Fluid Therapy
      Manuel F. Chamorro and Paul H. Walz

      General considerations

      Physiology of body fluids

      Patient assessment

      Fluid and electrolyte therapy in the perioperative period

      Quantity and rate of fluid administration

      Fluid type selection

      Fluid therapy in cases of calf diarrhea

      Fluid therapy in cases of acute ruminal acidosis (grain overload)

      Fluid therapy in cases of Hepatic lipidosis/Ketosis/Pregnancy toxemia

      Fluid therapy in cases of abomasal and small intestinal disorders

      Fluid therapy for cases of sepsis (septic peritonitis, septic omphalitis, etc.)

      Fluid therapy in cases of urinary tract obstruction/rupture

      Whole blood transfusions

      Method of administration

      Monitoring fluid administration

      References

      Chapter 12. Regulatory and Legal Considerations of Anesthetics and Analgesics Used in Food Producing Animals
      Thomas Passler

      Alpha-2 agonists and antagonists

      Barbiturates

      Benzodiazepines

      Dissociative anesthetics

      Local anesthetics

      Opioids

      Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

      Phenothiazine Derivatives

      Propofol

      References

      ­­13. Euthanasia of Farm Animals
      Thomas Passler

      Considerations prior to Euthanasia

      The Process of Euthanasia

      Methods of euthanasia

      Injectable euthanasia agents

      Physical methods

      Adjunctive and other methods of euthanasia

      Considerations Subsequent to Euthanasia

      References

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