Endoscopy for the veterinary technician / edited by Susan Cox.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cox, Susan (Veterinary technician), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary endoscopy.

Animal health technicians.

Endoscopy--methods.

Endoscopy--veterinary.

Animal Technicians.

Endoscopes--veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Endoscopy--methods.

Endoscopy--veterinary.

Animal Technicians.

Endoscopes--veterinary.

Physical Description:

ix, 216 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa, USA : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016.

Summary:

Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive resource for the proper care and handling of endoscopes and accompanying instrumentation. Beginning with descriptions and pictures of endoscopy equipment and their care, the book then details patient preparation, needed equipment, anesthesia, post-procedure patient care, and complications for a variety of procedures in gastroscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, urethrocystoscopy, and laparoscopy. A checklist is provided for each procedure that includes the supplies and instrumentation needed so the technician can ensure they are prepared. Numerous color images help to identify equipment and guide the reader through a variety of procedures. In-depth descriptions of endoscopy procedures enable the technician to anticipate what the veterinarian may require, therefore making Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician an invaluable resource in the veterinary practice. Key Features: An inclusive reference on the proper care and handling of endoscopes and instrumentation, Provides step-by-step details on a variety of endoscopic procedures, highlighting patient preparation, needed equipment, anesthesia, post-procedure care, and complications, Offers numerous color images to help identify equipment and provide a visual guide to procedures, Includes specific technician tips throughout the text Book jacket.

Contents:

Endoscopy equipment / Valerie Walker

Endoscope care and cleaning / Valerie Walker

Anesthesia consideration for the endoscopy patient / Jody Nugent-Deal

Upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy / Susan Cox

Lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy / Susan Cox

Upper airway endoscopy / Susan Cox

Lower airway endoscopy / Susan Cox

Urogenital endoscopy / Susan Cox

Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy / Katie Douthitt

Arthroscopy / Susan Cox

The ultimate endoscopy suite / Susan Cox.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Cox, Susan (Veterinary technician), author. Endoscopy for the veterinary technician

ISBN:

9781118434451

1118434455

OCLC:

908086224