ix, 445 pages : 28 cm, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction to anesthesia -- Patient preparation -- Anesthetic agents and adjuncts -- Anesthetic equipment -- Workplace safety -- Anesthetic monitoring -- Special techniques -- Analgesia -- Canine and feline anesthesia -- Equine anesthesia -- Anesthesia of ruminants, camelids, and swine -- Rodent and rabbit anesthesia -- Anesthetic problems and emergencie

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Thomas DVM, John, Lerche BVSc PhD Dipl ACVA, Phillip

JOHN A. (JOHN ALFRED), 1956- THOMAS

John Alfred Thomas; Phillip Lerche

Thomas, John, Phillip Lerche

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Mosby, Incorporated

Fifth edition, St. Louis, Missouri, 2017

United States, United States of America

5th ed, St Louis, 2016

AMSTERDAM, 2017

Covering essential principles of anesthesia administration and pain management in small and large animals, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition is completely updated with the latest drugs and techniques. This entry-level practical resource prepares you to properly administer anesthesia with the most up-to-date information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals'vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Dive into interesting discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques — and take a more integrated approach to learning techniques for anesthesia administration with the text's expertly illustrated step-by-step procedures. Comprehensive coverage of lab animals and large and small animals makes this an excellent resource for veterinary students and technicians. Two large animal anesthesia chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine, ruminant, camelid, and swine patients. Procedures boxes offer clear step-by-step guidelines, with sequential, high-quality color photos, for performing common procedures during each phase of an anesthetic event. Reference tables and boxes facilitate rapid access to information like fluid administration rates, properties of anesthetic drugs, oxygen flow rates, anesthetic protocols, and normal and abnormal monitoring parameters. Vet Tech Threads help you grasp key content and include pedagogical aids, such as: introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary. Glossary at the end of the text provides you with accurate, concise definitions. Evolve site provides you with additional interactive assets that reinforce what you learn in the text. NEW! Updated drug information, equipment, and techniques keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field. NEW! Content on camelid anesthesia prepares you to properly treat llamas and alpacas.

Covering essential principles of anesthesia administration and pain management in small and large animals, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition is completely updated with the latest drugs and techniques. This entry-level practical resource prepares you to properly administer anesthesia with the most up-to-date information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Dive into interesting discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques - and take a more integrated approach to learning techniques for anesthesia administration with the text’s expertly illustrated step-by-step procedures.

Front Cover -- Procedures -- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians -- Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contributor -- PREFACE -- Contents -- 1 - Introduction to Anesthesia -- A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA -- TERMINOLOGY OF ANESTHESIA -- THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN'S ROLE IN THE PRACTICE OF ANESTHESIA -- KEY POINTS -- REVIEW QUESTIONS -- 2 - Patient Preparation -- COMMUNICATION-A KEY TO SUCCESS -- THE MINIMUM PATIENT DATABASE -- PATIENT HISTORY -- CONFIRMATION OF THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE -- OBTAINING A PATIENT HISTORY

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