Veterinary technician's manual for small animal emergency and critical care

"This book provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels"--Provided by publisher. Abstract: "This book provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels"--Provided by publisher. Read more... Content: Triage and initial assessment of the emergency patient / Amy L. Newfield -- Shock and initial stabilization / Jacklyn M. Arenth and Christopher L. Norkus -- Venous access / Kara B. Trent -- Monitoring the critical patient / Trish A. Farry and Christopher L. Norkus -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Brandy L. Helewa and Liz F. Hughston -- Cardiovascular emergencies / Christopher L. Norkus -- Respiratory emergencies / Dana J. Heath and Lori B. Atkins and Christopher L. Norkus -- Gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic emergencies / Amy B. Campbell and Christopher L. Norkus -- Urogenital emergencies / Andrea M. Steele -- Endocrine and metabolic emergencies / Angela J. Thorp -- Hemolymphatic, immunologic and oncology emergencies / April J. Bays and Kelly M. Foltz -- Neurologic emergencies / Sally R. Powell and Christopher L. Norkus -- Integumentary and musculoskeletal emergencies / Nicholas L. Rivituso -- Environmental emergencies / Nicholas L. Rivituso -- Reproductive emergencies / Jaime M. Maher -- Ocular emergencies / Jonathan A. Esmond -- Toxicological emergencies / Christopher L. Norkus -- Critical care pharmacology / David J. Liss and Christopher L. Norkus -- Exotic pet emergencies / Heather E. Darbo-McClellan -- Fluid therapy, electrolyte abnormalities and acid-base disorders / David J. Liss and Christopher L. Norkus -- Mechanical ventilation / Kenichiro Yagi -- Emergency and critical care anesthesia / Jennifer K. Sager and Christopher L. Norkus -- Pain management for the emergency and critical care patient / Alison J. Gottlieb -- Transfusion medicine / Kenichiro Yagi Lindan Spromberg -- Nutrition for the critically ill / Ann E. Wortinger / Renal replacement therapy / Emily-Ione I. Kinney -- Caring for the caregivers / Louise M. O'Dwyer and Christopher L. Norkus -- Emergency medicine and critical care nursing skills / Shannon R. Babyak and Jeffrey B. Backus.

Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. Provides a comprehensive reference on emergency and critical care medicine for veterinary technicians of all skill levels, and veterinary assistants.

Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels.

• Written by leading veterinary technician specialists (VTS) in emergency and critical care
• Completely revised and substantially updated, with new emphases on anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, and evidence based medicine
• Features five new chapters covering mechanical ventilation, pain management, renal replacement therapy, nursing skills and procedures, and life as an emergency veterinary technician, including topics such as salary, compassion fatigue, and scheduling
• Includes access to a companion website with chapter review questions and dozens of new images

Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. Provides a comprehensive reference on emergency and critical care medicine for veterinary technicians of all skill levels, and veterinary assistants. Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. Written by leading veterinary technician specialists (VTS) in emergency and critical care Completely revised and substantially updated, with new emphases on anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, and evidence based medicine Features five new chapters covering mechanical ventilation, pain management, renal replacement therapy, nursing skills and procedures, and life as an emergency veterinary technician, including topics such as salary, compassion fatigue, and scheduling Includes access to a companion website with chapter review questions and the images from the book for download in PowerPoint Initial DiagnosticsResuscitation Endpoints; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 3 Venous Access; Introduction; Catheter Types; Intraosseous Catheterization; Catheter and Vein Selection; Catheter Maintenance; Complications; References; Chapter 4 Monitoring the Critical Patient; Introduction; Record Keeping; The Art and Practice of Monitoring; Monitoring without Monitors; Integrated Monitoring; Frequently Used Monitoring Equipment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Introduction; Coronary Perfusion Pressure; Managing and Recognizing CPR Needs; Early Interventions Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgment; About the Companion Website; Section 1 Initial Patient Management; Chapter 1 Triage and Initial Assessment of the Emergency Patient; Introduction; Myth Versus Reality: When Do Emergencies Strike?; Triage; Primary Assessment and Patient History; Secondary Assessment; Unique Triages; Mass Casualty Incidents and Disaster Triage; Tactical and Working Canines; References; Chapter 2 Shock and Initial Stabilization; Introduction; Oxygen Delivery and Extraction; Hypoxia and "Shock"; Initial Stabilization Basic Life SupportAdvanced Life Support; Return of Spontaneous Circulation; Postresuscitation Care; References; Section 2 Specific Organ System Disorders; Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Emergencies; Introduction; Anatomy of the Pericardium and Heart; Cardiac Action Potential Generation; Electrical Conductance; The Cardiac Cycle; Blood Pressure and Delivery of Oxygen to Tissue; Pathophysiology of Heart Failure; Emergency Treatment of Heart Failure; Cardiovascular Nursing; Specific Cardiac Emergencies; Cardiac Arrhythmia; Cardiac Arrest Rhythms; References; Chapter 7 Respiratory Emergencies Nursing Care of the Renal PatientTraditional Therapies; Advanced Therapies; References; Chapter 10 Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies; Introduction; Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System; Specific Endocrine Diseases; References; Chapter 11 Hemolymphatic, Immunological, and Oncology Emergencies; Introduction; Physiology of Blood Components; Blood Component Disorders; The Immune System; Immune System and Oncology Disorders; Physiology of Hemostasis; Laboratory Assessment of Hemostasis; Hemostatic Testing Modalities; Hemostatic Disorders; The Lymphatic System; References IntroductionAnatomy of the Respiratory System; Respiratory Physiology; Causes of Hypoxia; Causes of Hypoxemia; Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation; Specific Respiratory Disorders; References; Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Emergencies; Introduction; Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract; Physiology of Emesis; Assessment of the Gastrointestinal Emergency; Specific Gastrointestinal Disorders; References; Chapter 9 Urogenital Emergencies; Introduction; Renal Anatomy; Renal Physiology; Azotemia; Acute Kidney Injury Staging Systems