Description

Book Synopsis
Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is a detailed step-by-step guide to clinical skills in equine practice.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors xiii

Preface xv

Acknowledgements xvi

Part I General Clinical Examinations and Routine Procedures 1

1 Principles of Horse Handling for Veterinarians: Horse Handling Versus Horse Restraint 3
Kerry Ridgway and Christine Heraud-Ridgway

2 Physical Restraint of the Horse for Clinical Procedures 5
Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa 5

3 History and Physical Examination of the Horse 27
Lais R.R. Costa

4 Venous Blood Collection 59
Lais R.R. Costa and Ann Chapman

5 Arterial Blood Collection 67
Lais R.R. Costa

6 Injection Techniques 72
Ann Chapman

7 Other Routes of Medication Administration 88
Ann Chapman

8 Placement and Care of Intravenous Catheters 96
Ann Chapman

9 Chemical Restraint 111
Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

10 Aseptic Technique 123
Colin Mitchell

Part II Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Digestive System 127

11 Oral and Dental Examination 129
Travis Henry and Molly Rice

12 Perineural Anesthesia for Dental Procedures 146
Molly Rice and Travis Henry

13 Common Dental Procedures 153
Molly Rice and Travis Henry

14 Nasogastric Intubation 172
Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

15 Abdominocentesis 177
Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

16 Rectal Examination 182
Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

17 Percutaneous Cecal Trocharization 190
Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

18 Gastroscopy and Esophagoscopy 195
Patrick Loftin, Joshua A. Cartmill, and Frank M. Andrews

Part III Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Respiratory System 201

19 Percutaneous Sinocentesis 203
Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

20 Endoscopic Examination of the Upper Respiratory Tract 210
Colin Mitchell

21 Tracheostomy 216
Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

22 Nasopharyngeal Sampling 225
Lais R.R. Costa and Ashley G. Boyle

23 Nasotracheal Intubation 233
Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

24 Endoscopy and Catheterization of the Guttural Pouch for Sampling and Lavage 237
Lais R.R. Costa and Jill R. Johnson

25 Bronchoalveolar Lavage of Adults and Foals 247
Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

26 Transtracheal Aspiration of Adults and Foals 255
Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

Part IV Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Locomotor System 261

27 Lameness Examination 263
Daniel J. Burba

28 Perineural Anesthesia of the Limbs 273
Daniel J. Burba

29 Arthrocentesis and Intraarticular Analgesia/Anesthesia 282
Daniel J. Burba

30 Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Adult Horses 293
Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

31 Collection of Muscle Biopsy in Horses 298
Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

32 Examination of Foot Conformation and Balance 305
Colin Mitchell

33 Limb Bandages and Splints 313
Daniel J. Burba

34 Cast Application 325
Daniel J. Burba

Part V Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Reproductive System 333

35 Reproductive Evaluation of the Stallion 335
Carlos R. F. Pinto

36 Reproductive Evaluation of the Mare 343
Carlos R. F. Pinto

37 Artificial Insemination 359
Carlos R. F. Pinto

38 Placement of Caslick’s Suture 365
Catherine Renaudin and Carlos R. F. Pinto

39 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Pregnant Mare 370
Catherine Renaudin

40 Impending Parturition and Delivery 384
Catherine Renaudin

41 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Post-parturient Mare 395
Catherine Renaudin

Part VI Clinical Procedures in Neonatal Medicine 409

A Clinical Assessment and Resuscitation of the Neonatal Foal 409

42 Restraining the Neonatal Foal 411
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

43 Physical Examination of the Neonatal Foal 416
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

44 Electrocardiography in the Neonatal Foal 427
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

45 Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement in the Neonatal Foal 429
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

46 Measurement of Central Venous Pressure in the Neonatal Foal 432
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

47 Pulse Oximetry in the Neonatal Foal 436
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

48 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation of the Neonatal Foal 438
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

49 Arterial Blood Sampling in the Neonatal Foal 445
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

50 Venous Blood Sampling in the Neonatal Foal 448
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

51 Urinary Catheter Placement in the Neonatal Foal 452
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

52 Cerebral Spinal Fluid Collection in the Neonatal Foal 457
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

B Instrumentation in the Neonatal Foal 461

53 Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Neonatal Foal 463
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

54 Intraosseus Needle Placement in the Neonatal Foal 472
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

55 Placement of a Nasal Insufflation Tube in the Neonatal Foal 476
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

56 Placement of a Nasogastric Tube in the Neonatal Foal 480
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

57 Administration of Enema in the Neonatal Foal 485
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

58 Arthrocentesis and Joint Lavage in the Neonatal Foal 488
Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

59 Regional Limb Perfusion in the Neonatal Foal 493
Mary Rose Paradis

Part VII Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Urinary System 497

60 Urinary Catheterization of Adult Male Horses 499
Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

61 Urinary Catheterization of Mares 504
Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

Part VIII Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Ocular Procedures 5011

62 Equine Ocular Examination 513
Renee Carter

63 Ophthalmic Nerve Blocks 522
Renee Carter

64 Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures 529
Renee Carter

65 Ophthalmic Therapeutic Procedures 539
Renee Carter

Part IX Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Dermatological Procedures 55

66 Brushing/grooming 553
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

67 Cellophane Tape Preparation 556
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

68 Skin Scraping 558
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

69 Dermatophilus Preparation 562
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

70 Fungal Culture of Superficial Skin Lesions 566
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

71 Skin Biopsy 570
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

72 Onchocerca Preparation 575
Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

73 Intradermal Sweat Testing 578
Lais R.R. Costa

Part X Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Neurologic Procedures 583

74 Neurologic Examination 585
Mary Rose Paradis

75 Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia 595
Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

76 Equine Field Anesthesia 609
Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

Part XI Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Miscellaneous Procedures 625

77 Bone Marrow Aspiration 627
Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

78 Saddle Evaluation and Fitting 632
Kerry Ridgeway

79 Pre-purchase Examination 644
Daniel J. Burba

80 Euthanasia 647
Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

Index 651

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 15/12/2017
    ISBN13: 9780470959275, 978-0470959275
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is a detailed step-by-step guide to clinical skills in equine practice.

    Table of Contents

    List of Contributors xiii

    Preface xv

    Acknowledgements xvi

    Part I General Clinical Examinations and Routine Procedures 1

    1 Principles of Horse Handling for Veterinarians: Horse Handling Versus Horse Restraint 3
    Kerry Ridgway and Christine Heraud-Ridgway

    2 Physical Restraint of the Horse for Clinical Procedures 5
    Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa 5

    3 History and Physical Examination of the Horse 27
    Lais R.R. Costa

    4 Venous Blood Collection 59
    Lais R.R. Costa and Ann Chapman

    5 Arterial Blood Collection 67
    Lais R.R. Costa

    6 Injection Techniques 72
    Ann Chapman

    7 Other Routes of Medication Administration 88
    Ann Chapman

    8 Placement and Care of Intravenous Catheters 96
    Ann Chapman

    9 Chemical Restraint 111
    Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

    10 Aseptic Technique 123
    Colin Mitchell

    Part II Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Digestive System 127

    11 Oral and Dental Examination 129
    Travis Henry and Molly Rice

    12 Perineural Anesthesia for Dental Procedures 146
    Molly Rice and Travis Henry

    13 Common Dental Procedures 153
    Molly Rice and Travis Henry

    14 Nasogastric Intubation 172
    Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

    15 Abdominocentesis 177
    Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

    16 Rectal Examination 182
    Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

    17 Percutaneous Cecal Trocharization 190
    Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

    18 Gastroscopy and Esophagoscopy 195
    Patrick Loftin, Joshua A. Cartmill, and Frank M. Andrews

    Part III Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Respiratory System 201

    19 Percutaneous Sinocentesis 203
    Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

    20 Endoscopic Examination of the Upper Respiratory Tract 210
    Colin Mitchell

    21 Tracheostomy 216
    Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

    22 Nasopharyngeal Sampling 225
    Lais R.R. Costa and Ashley G. Boyle

    23 Nasotracheal Intubation 233
    Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

    24 Endoscopy and Catheterization of the Guttural Pouch for Sampling and Lavage 237
    Lais R.R. Costa and Jill R. Johnson

    25 Bronchoalveolar Lavage of Adults and Foals 247
    Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

    26 Transtracheal Aspiration of Adults and Foals 255
    Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

    Part IV Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Locomotor System 261

    27 Lameness Examination 263
    Daniel J. Burba

    28 Perineural Anesthesia of the Limbs 273
    Daniel J. Burba

    29 Arthrocentesis and Intraarticular Analgesia/Anesthesia 282
    Daniel J. Burba

    30 Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Adult Horses 293
    Mustajab H. Mirza, Jill R. Johnson, and Lais R.R. Costa

    31 Collection of Muscle Biopsy in Horses 298
    Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

    32 Examination of Foot Conformation and Balance 305
    Colin Mitchell

    33 Limb Bandages and Splints 313
    Daniel J. Burba

    34 Cast Application 325
    Daniel J. Burba

    Part V Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Reproductive System 333

    35 Reproductive Evaluation of the Stallion 335
    Carlos R. F. Pinto

    36 Reproductive Evaluation of the Mare 343
    Carlos R. F. Pinto

    37 Artificial Insemination 359
    Carlos R. F. Pinto

    38 Placement of Caslick’s Suture 365
    Catherine Renaudin and Carlos R. F. Pinto

    39 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Pregnant Mare 370
    Catherine Renaudin

    40 Impending Parturition and Delivery 384
    Catherine Renaudin

    41 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Post-parturient Mare 395
    Catherine Renaudin

    Part VI Clinical Procedures in Neonatal Medicine 409

    A Clinical Assessment and Resuscitation of the Neonatal Foal 409

    42 Restraining the Neonatal Foal 411
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    43 Physical Examination of the Neonatal Foal 416
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    44 Electrocardiography in the Neonatal Foal 427
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    45 Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement in the Neonatal Foal 429
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    46 Measurement of Central Venous Pressure in the Neonatal Foal 432
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    47 Pulse Oximetry in the Neonatal Foal 436
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    48 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation of the Neonatal Foal 438
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    49 Arterial Blood Sampling in the Neonatal Foal 445
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    50 Venous Blood Sampling in the Neonatal Foal 448
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    51 Urinary Catheter Placement in the Neonatal Foal 452
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    52 Cerebral Spinal Fluid Collection in the Neonatal Foal 457
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    B Instrumentation in the Neonatal Foal 461

    53 Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Neonatal Foal 463
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    54 Intraosseus Needle Placement in the Neonatal Foal 472
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    55 Placement of a Nasal Insufflation Tube in the Neonatal Foal 476
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    56 Placement of a Nasogastric Tube in the Neonatal Foal 480
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    57 Administration of Enema in the Neonatal Foal 485
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    58 Arthrocentesis and Joint Lavage in the Neonatal Foal 488
    Nóra Nógrádi and K. Gary Magdesian

    59 Regional Limb Perfusion in the Neonatal Foal 493
    Mary Rose Paradis

    Part VII Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Urinary System 497

    60 Urinary Catheterization of Adult Male Horses 499
    Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

    61 Urinary Catheterization of Mares 504
    Brett Sponseller and Beatrice Sponseller

    Part VIII Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Ocular Procedures 5011

    62 Equine Ocular Examination 513
    Renee Carter

    63 Ophthalmic Nerve Blocks 522
    Renee Carter

    64 Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures 529
    Renee Carter

    65 Ophthalmic Therapeutic Procedures 539
    Renee Carter

    Part IX Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Dermatological Procedures 55

    66 Brushing/grooming 553
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    67 Cellophane Tape Preparation 556
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    68 Skin Scraping 558
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    69 Dermatophilus Preparation 562
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    70 Fungal Culture of Superficial Skin Lesions 566
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    71 Skin Biopsy 570
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    72 Onchocerca Preparation 575
    Michelle Woodward and Cherie Pucheu-Haston

    73 Intradermal Sweat Testing 578
    Lais R.R. Costa

    Part X Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Neurologic Procedures 583

    74 Neurologic Examination 585
    Mary Rose Paradis

    75 Epidural Anesthesia and Analgesia 595
    Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

    76 Equine Field Anesthesia 609
    Antonio José de Araujo Aguiar

    Part XI Clinical Procedures by Body Systems: Miscellaneous Procedures 625

    77 Bone Marrow Aspiration 627
    Alfredo Sanchez Londoño

    78 Saddle Evaluation and Fitting 632
    Kerry Ridgeway

    79 Pre-purchase Examination 644
    Daniel J. Burba

    80 Euthanasia 647
    Mustajab H. Mirza and Lais R.R. Costa

    Index 651

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