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A Colour Handbook of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
by Elizabeth Rozanski and John Rush
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (September 24, 2007)
Book Info
School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, USA. This colourful and informative manual is aimed towards general practitioners who want a quick reference and revision/update to the latest veterinary emergency and critical care information. Chock full of full colour photos, a useful index and succint information makes it a pleasure to read.
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Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment 8th Edition
by Stephen I. Bistner, Richard B. Ford, Mark R. Raffe
Paperback: 813 pages
Publisher: W B Saunders; 8th edition (January 2006)
Book Info
Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul. Concise, yet comprehensive manual for
practitioners. This pocket manual
addresses emergency care, patient evaluation and organ system
examination, clinical signs, clinical
procedures, interpretation of laboratory tests, and charts and
tables. Trim size: 8.5 x 6 inches.
Previous edition: c2000.
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Veterinary Emergency
Medicine Secrets
by Wayne E. Wingfield (Editor)
Paperback: 504 pages
Hanley & Belfus; 2nd edition (January 2001)
Book Info
Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO. Exam review and study guide covering questions asked in emergencies, in critical care settings, on oral exams, and on rounds. Bulleted lists and algorithms are included. Excellent review book for interns, residents and vet students in preparation for rounds and exams. Previous edition: c1997.
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Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal
Veterinarian
by Signe J. Plunkett
Paperback: 574 pages
Publisher: W B Saunders Co; 2nd edition (December 2000)
Book Info
Presents guidance through every emergency procedure with
step-by-step outline. Covers almost every emergency encountered in
daily practice, including trauma, toxic events, and much more.
Practical appendices on commonly used drugs, lab panels, poisonous
plants, drugs in pregnancy, and more. Previous edition: c1993.
Softcover.
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Veterinary Emergency And Critical Care Procedures
by Timothy B. Hackett DVM MS DACVECC & Elisa M. Mazzaferro DVM PhD DACVECC
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; 1st edition (January 2006)
Book Info
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University; & Emergency Services at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital (formerly known as Denver Veterinary Specialists) in Denver, Colorado. This unique spiral-bound image-based manual provides the reader with an illustrated, step-by-step breakdown of key emergency and critical care procedures. With hundreds of photos, an introduction to each procedure, indications, contraindications, and lists of needed supplies, this text provides vital information for those in emergency and critical care situations. Written by two leading emergency and critical care specialists with extensive clinical experience, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Procedures is a must have reference for all practicing veterinarians. 541 illustrations.
Topics include: * Vascular Access Techniques. * Nutritional Support. * Thoracocentesis and Thoracostomy Tube Placement. * Oxygen Supplementation. * Urinary Catheter Placement and Care. * Abdominocentesis and Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage. * Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation.
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The Veterinary ICU Book
THIS BESTSELLER IS FINALLY BACK IN STOCK AGAIN!
by Wayne E. Wingfield (Editor) & Marc R. Raffe (Editor)
Paperback: 1337 pages
Publisher: Teton NewMedia; 2nd edition (September 2002)
Book Info
Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins. Interdisciplinary in approach, clearly defining the physiological and clinical principles, which are fundamental to management of the critically ill small animal patient. Clear guidelines for organizing, equipping and staffing an Emergency/Critical Care unit and practical coverage of ethical and legal concerns in Emergency/Critical Care medicine. A generic resource designed for the veterinary health care giver in any Emergency/Critical Care setting. This book is dedicated to the fundamental clinical signs of astute observation, careful differential diagnosis and analytical thereutic decision making. The presentation is consistent in layout and liberally uses algorithms, diagnostic imaging and original line art. It is the product of eighty expert authors who have created a concise, clinically specific resource for the specialist, residents in training, veterinary practitioners, technicians and students.
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Critical Care (Quick Look in Veterinary Medicine Series)
by Robert J. Murtaugh (Editor) & Nishi Dhupa (Editor)
Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: Teton NewMedia; 2nd edition (April 2002)
Book Info
VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, South Weymouth, MA. Dr. Murtaugh is the Northeast Regional Director of Veterinary Clinics of North America (VCNA), a Diplomate of ACVIM and a Founding Member of the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. The presentation focuses on the basic science behind critical injury and treatment. Topics include cardiac and renal function, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base disturbances, critical care support, multi-systemic disorders and critical care diseases. Pathophysiologic mechanisms behind critical injury are combined with core clinical content so the user may develop effective clinical judgement and formulate guidelines for patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. Written for veterinary students and vets in non-specialist clinical practice, this is also a fantastic resource for small animal interns and residents preparing for their specialty board exams. This book is highly recommended for those who want a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of the intricacies of critical care physiology.
200 original conceptual drawings and flow charts facilitate understanding; 82 multiple choice questions test comprehension.
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Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Animal Emergency &
Critical Care Medicine
by Rebecca Kirby
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Iowa State University Press; 1st edition (January 15,
1998)
Book Info
Animal Emergency Center, Milwaukee, WI. Collection of over 200
randomly organized cases in the form of integrated questions, color
illustrations, and explanations for testing skills in emergency
situations. For practitioners, new graduates, students, technicians,
and exam preparation. Trim size: 8.25 x 5.75 inches.
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BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical
Care
by Lesley G. King (Editor), Richard Hammond
(Editor)
Paperback: 366 pages
Publisher: British Small Animal Veterinary; 1st edition (May 15,
1999)
Book Info
Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. BSAVA Manual, for veterinarians
and students, providing practical advice for dealing with emergency
cases. Covers triage, shock, fluid therapy, toxicology, and
cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation. Includes color and halftone
illustrations and tables.
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Manual of Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
by Douglass K. Macintire & Kenneth J. Drobatz
Paperback: 516 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers; 1st edition
(February 2003)
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Auburn University. This new book provides management advice for conditions seen in emergency medicine and critical care cases. Written in outline format, part 1 of the book covers initial care of the critical patient. Part 2 features emergency care medicine organized by body system, discussing the general approaches to patients with emergency signs. This is followed by specific treatment and management protocols for each condition. Includes useful tables, formulae, drug dosages and B & W images.
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Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid-base Disorders in Small Animal Practice 3rd Edition
by Stephen P. Dibartola DVM DACVIM
Hardcover: 702 pages
Publisher: W B Saunders; 3rd edition (December 2005)
Book Info
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. The extremely user-friendly 3rd Edition of this excellent text offers guidance in tackling the most difficult problems associated with diagnosing and treating fluid disorders in the dog and cat. 3 new chapters have been added on: * Strong Ion Difference Approach to Acid-Base Balance, * Monitoring Fluid Therapy and Complication of Fluid Therapy, * Enteral Nutrition. Learn how to make patient care easier--even for those patients who present with diabetes, Addison's disease, and cancer. Provides discussion of normal physiology for body fluids, offers "how to's" for special types of fluid therapy, and explains the role of fluid therapy in selected disease conditions and clinical situations. Tables are included throughout the book for quick access to possible diagnoses. It also offers complete coverage of relevant physiology and pathophysiology, as well as important information for interpreting and analyzing biochemical test results.
Key features: * Contributions from 25 experts in the field ensure the most current, authoritative coverage.
* The most up-to-date information for understanding and managing a wide range of metabolic disorders.
* Extensive coverage of patient evaluation, possible causes, normal and abnormal clinical and laboratory features, approaches to therapy, technical aspects of therapy, patient monitoring, assessing risk, and prediction of outcomes for each disorder.
* Comprehensive references offer opportunities for further research.
* Quick-look tables, algorithms, and illustrations highlight important concepts.
* A dedicated section on Special Therapy, including blood transfusions and blood substitutes, critical nutrition, and dialysis.
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Mosby's
Handbook of Small Animal Toxicology & Poisonings 2nd Edition
by Roger W. Gfeller, Shawn P. Messonnier
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: 2nd edition (August 5, 2003)
Book Info
This time-saving, pocket-size guide offers a thorough understanding of toxicology that is essential to diagnosing and treating the complex problems resulting from toxin ingestion, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in animals. The 2nd edition covers patient assessment and treatment techniques, as well as information on over 100 categories of toxic agents. Discussions of each agent include its uses, mechanism, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, common products containing the agent, and acute and long-term treatment. A new avian section makes this edition even more comprehensive and clinically useful.
"The information is current and presented in 'quickly read' format that offers the busy practitioner reliable guidance and accurate information on how to effectively deal with those small animal poisoning emergencies that can be disastrous if not managed appropriately." – Veterinary and Human Toxicology December 2003
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Small Animal
Emergency and Critical Care: A Manual for the Veterinary Technician
by Andrea M. Battaglia
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: W B Saunders; 1st edition (January 15, 2001)
Book Info
Textbook for students, and reference for busy practitioners.
Organized for fast consultations, text gives immediate access to
dozens of common and life-saving protocols and procedures. Covers
assessment, equipment, therapies, and techniques. Illustrated in
color and halftone. Specific problems such in emergencies, shock,
and trauma are addressed.
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Animal ER: Extraordinary
Stories of Hope and Healing from One of the World's Leading Veterinary
Hospitals
by Vicki Croke & Philip C. Kosch; Tufts University School of
Veterinary Medicine
Paperback: 194 pages
Publisher: Plume; (October 31, 2000)
Book Info
Emergency room stories from the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at
Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine.
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