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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781549503321

Autore

Dugdale Alex <1966->

Titolo

Veterinary anaesthesia [[electronic resource] ] : principles to practice / / Alex Dugdale

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Pub., 2010

ISBN

1-118-27933-6

1-283-40413-3

9786613404138

1-118-27935-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (403 p.)

Disciplina

636.089/796

Soggetti

Veterinary anesthesia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Title Page; Table of Contents; Concepts of general anaesthesia; Pre -operative assessment; Pain; Small animal sedation and premedication; Injectable anesthetic agents; Quick r eference guide to analgesic infusions; Intravascular catheters: some considerations and complications; Inhalation anaesthetic a gents; Anaesthetic breathing systems; Anaesthetic machines, vaporisers and g as cylinders; Anaesthetic machine checks; Local anaesthetics; Local anaesthetic  techniques for the head:Small animals; Local anaesthetic techniques for the limbs:Small animals

Miscellaneous local anaesthetic techniques:Small animals Local anaesthetic techniques: Horses; Muscle relaxants; Monitoring animals under general anaesthesia; Troubleshooting some of the problems encountered in anesthetized patients; Hypothermia: Consequences and prevention; Blood g as analysis; Lactate; Fluid therapy; Electrolytes; Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system; Shock; Gastric dilation/ volvulus ( GDV ); Equine sedation and premedication; Equine heart murmurs; Equine anaesthesia

Equine intravenous anaesthesia in the fieldand standing chemical  restraint Donkeys; Ruminants: Local and general anaesthesia; Lamoids ( formerly South American camelids)( l lamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicunas); Pigs: Sedation and anaesthesia; Rabbit anaesthesia; Neonates/



paediatrics; Geriatrics; Pregnancy and Caesarean sections; Considerations for ocular surgery; Orthopaedic concerns; Renal considerations; Hepatic considerations; Some endocrine considerations; Background to neuroanaesthesia for the brain; Some cardiac considerations

Some respiratory considerations Respiratory emergencies; Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation ( CPCR ); Index

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive textbook covers the key principles of veterinary anesthesia and encompasses a wide range of species. Information is summarized in a simple, reader-friendly format, while still providing the detail you need for an advanced level of study. The easy-reference structure is designed to help you identify and access topics of interest quickly. Over 180 photographs and line drawings illustrate the scientific principles, equipment and the techniques you need to know. A self-test section at the end of every chapter helps you to learn and revise each topic. As well as the technical