Veterinary technicians' daily reference guide : canine and feline / Candyce M. Jack, Patricia M. Watson ; Mark S. Donovan, consulting editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jack, Candyce.

Contributor:

Watson, Patricia.

Donovan, Mark S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary medicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Medicine.

Dog Diseases.

Cat Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Veterinary Medicine.

Dog Diseases.

Cat Diseases.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xiii, 661 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.

Summary:

The first book in the United States Market geared to the veterinary technician audience, this pocket reference guide is targeted to both intermediate level veterinary technicians as well as students. Topics include material on laboratory work, x-rays and diagnostic tests, medication administration, anesthesia, counseling, surgical assisting, dental and post-operative care. This companion eases assistance in procedure, anatomy, and laboratory skills, plus provides information not easily recalled such as positioning for infrequently used x-rays.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Anatomy 1

Overall 2

Musculature 2

Skeletal 3

Internal Organs 4

Circulatory 6

Nervous System 8

Chapter 2 Anesthesia 9

Anesthetic Drugs 10

Anesthetic Administration 34

Anesthetic Monitoring 42

Special Patient Considerations 53

Ventilation 58

Chapter 3 Basic Care 64

Physical Examinations 64

Immunizations 77

General Nutrition 41

Chapter 4 Dentistry 103

Anatomy 104

Dental Instruments/Equipment 107

Dental Prophylaxis 111

Common Dental Disorders 118

Radiology 121

Extractions 130

Chapter 5 Emergency Care 132

Emergency Supplies 133

Monitoring/Nursing Equipment 136

Telephone Assessment and Transportation Recommendations 138

Triage 140

Monitoring 141

Shock 142

Cardiac Emergencies 144

Gastrointestinal Emergencies 148

Metabolic Emergencies 151

Neonatal Emergencies 152

Neurologic Emergencies 154

Ophthalmic Emergencies 157

Renal/Urinary Emergencies 159

Reproductive/Genital Emergencies 162

Respiratory Emergencies 164

Toxicologic Emergencies 169

Trauma Emergencies 173

Chapter 6 General Medicine 175

Cardiopulmonary 176

Dermatology 205

Endocrinology/Reproduction 216

Gastroenterology 233

Hematology 248

Infectious Disease 253

Musculoskeletal 260

Neurology 270

Oncology 278

Ophthalmology 293

Urology 303

Chapter 7 Laboratory 313

Blood Chemistries 316

Bone Marrow Evaluation 326

Cytology 331

Function Tests 341

Hematology 349

Immunology and Serology 364

Microbiology 366

Parasitology 381

Urinalysis 398

Chapter 8 Nursing Care 414

Fluid Administration 414

Nutritional Support 427

Pain Management 441

Wound Treatment and Bandaging 452

Chapter 9 Pharmacology 471

Antifungal Drugs 478

Anti-infective Drugs 479

Antiparasitic Drugs 483

Cancer/Chemotherapy Drugs 488

Cardiovascular Drugs 494

Dermatologic Drugs 500

Gastrointestinal Drugs 502

Metabolic Drugs 509

Musculoskeletal Drugs 513

Neurologic Drugs 518

Ophthalmic Drugs 523

Otic Drugs 525

Renal/Urinary Drugs 526

Reproductive System Drugs 528

Respiratory Drugs 531

Toxicologic Drugs 534

Chapter 10 Radiography 535

Radiology 535

Technique Charts 538

Artifacts 541

Radiographic Positioning 542

Radiographic Contrast Studies 562

Chapter 11 Specialized and Ancillary Procedures 579

CAVM: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine 579

Diagnostic Imaging Modalities 586

Laser Surgery 590

Radiation Therapy 591

Temperature Therapy 593

Chapter 12 Surgical Nursing 594

Instrument Packs 595

Postoperative Care 597

Abdominal Surgery 598

Aural Surgery 603

Integument Surgery 605

Ophthalmic Surgery 608

Orthopedic Surgery 611

Reproductive Tract Surgery 614

Thoracic Surgery 618

Urogenital Tract Surgery 620.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 635-641) and index.

ISBN:

0781732026

OCLC:

50177095