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Zoo animal and wildlife immobilization and anesthesia / edited by Gary West, Darryl Heard, Nigel Caulkett.

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Book
Author/Creator:
W.E.S.T.
Contributor:
West, Gary (Gary Don), 1969- editor.
Heard, Darryl J., editor.
Caulkett, Nigel, editor.
Wiley InterScience (Online service)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Veterinary anesthesia.
Animal immobilization.
Zoo animals.
Anesthesia--veterinary.
Animals, Wild.
Animals, Zoo.
Immobilization--veterinary.
Medical Subjects:
Anesthesia--veterinary.
Animals, Wild.
Animals, Zoo.
Immobilization--veterinary.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1219 p.)
Edition:
Third edition.
Place of Publication:
Newark, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2025]
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1 Clinical Pharmacology
Introduction
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Inhalant Anesthetics
Physics of Gases and Vapors
Control of the Partial Pressure of Delivered Anesthetic
Minimum Alveolar Concentration
General Pharmacological Actions of Inhalant Anesthetics
Clinically Useful Inhalant Anesthetics
Injectable Anesthetics
Barbiturates
Propofol
Dissociative Anesthetics
Miscellaneous Anesthetics
Opioids
Opioid receptors
Endogenous Opioid Receptor Ligands
Opioid Receptor Signaling and Mechanisms of Analgesia
Opioid Receptor Distribution and Therapeutic Implications
Adverse Effects of Clinically Used Opioids
Opioid Agonists
Opioid Agonist-Antagonists and Partial Agonists
Opioid Antagonists
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories
Cyclooxygenases and Prostaglandin Synthesis
Prostaglandin Receptor Antagonism
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects of NSAIDs
NSAIDs and Fever
Other Pharmacologic Considerations for NSAID Use
Contraindications for NSAIDs
NSAIDs Used in Veterinary Medicine
NSAIDs Not Approved for Use in Veterinary Medicine (Off-label Use)
Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists
Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist Effects
Specific Drugs
Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
Phenothiazines and Butyrophenones
References
Chapter2 Analgesia
Physiology of Pain
Ascending Nociceptive Pathways
Antinociceptive Descending Pathways
Principles of Pain Management
Pain and its Management in Vertebrate Species
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Pain in Invertebrates
Chapter4 Emergencies and Complications
Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Considerations
Pre-immobilization Plan and Briefing
Emergency Pack
Immobilization, Sedation, and Anesthesia
Inadequate Drug Dosing
Airway Support
Unsupported Airway
Infraglottic Airways
Supraglottic Airways
Confirmation of Airway Placement
Hypoventilation
Bag Valve Mask
Demand Valves
Hypoxemia
Intranasal and Intratracheal Oxygen Administration
Oxygen Delivery Equipment
Cardiovascular Complications and Emergencies
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
References -- Chapter3 Effective Anesthetic Monitoring -- Anesthetic Monitor Review -- Respiratory Monitoring Devices -- The Pulse Oximeter -- Capnography -- Blood Gas Monitoring -- Sample Collection -- Arterial versus Venous Comparison -- Effect of Capture on Blood Gases -- Ectotherm Blood Gases -- Cardiovascular Monitoring -- Electrocardiography -- Blood Pressure Measurement -- Body-temperature Monitoring -- Systematic Assessment and Treatment of Anesthetic Complications -- Hypotension -- Treating Tachycardia and Bradycardia -- Hypoxemia -- Tachypnea -- References
Hypertension
Electronic reproduction. Hoboken, N.J. Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 03, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: West, Gary Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia
ISBN:
9781119539278
1119539277
9781119539254
1119539250
Publisher Number:
90101016436
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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