cover image - Equine Anesthesia, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781416023265
Copyright: 2010
Publication Date: 12-08-2008
Page Count: 504
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $132.00

Equine Anesthesia, 2nd Edition

by William W. Muir, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVA, DACVECC and John A. E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA

Hardcover

cover image - Equine Anesthesia, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781416023265
Copyright: 2010
Publication Date: 12-08-2008
Page Count: 504
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $132.00
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    • Discusses all aspects of equine anesthesia, including history, physiology, pharmacology, drug dosages, patient preparation, induction-maintenance-recovery of anesthesia management of potential complications, and more.
    • Provides a detailed review of the respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of the horse.
    • Provides thorough coverage of preoperative pain management in horses.
    • Covers emergency medical care and managing anesthetic complications in both hospital and field situations.
    • Includes information on the latest anesthetic drugs, including safe and effective protocols for different procedures, and the most up-to-date monitoring techniques.
    • Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her respective equine specialty, renowned for clinical as well as academic and research expertise.
    • A complete update of all drug information and pain management techniques.
    • The very latest research findings and clinical applications of anesthetic agents and techniques.
    • The most recent developments in post-anesthetic care and monitoring.
    • A chapter on intravenous anesthetic and analgesic adjuncts to inhalation anesthesia.
    • A chapter on anesthesia and analgesia for donkeys and mules.
    • A chapter on perioperative pain management.
    • Many new illustrations as well as tables, graphs, boxes, key points, and summaries that make information instantly accessible.
  • Chapter 1: History of Equine Anesthesia

    William W. Muir III

    John A.E. Hubbell


    Chapter 2: The Respiratory System

    N. Edward Robinson


    Chapter 3: The Cardiovascular System

    Colin C. Schwarzwald

    John D. Bonagura

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 4: Stress Associated with Anesthesia and Surgery

    Ann E. Wagner


    Chapter 5: Physical Restraint

    James T. Robertson

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 6: Preoperative Evaluation: General Considerations

    James T. Robertson

    Claire Scicluna


    Chapter 7: Venous and Arterial Catheterization and Fluid Therapy

    Joanne Hardy


    Chapter 8: Monitoring Anesthesia

    John A.E. Hubbell

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 9: Principles of Drug Disposition and Drug Interaction in Horses

    Richard A. Sams

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 10: Anxiolytics, Nonopioid Sedative-Analgesics, and Opioid Analgesics

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 11: Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques

    William W. Muir III

    Roman T. Skarda


    Chapter 12: Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs and Anesthetic Techniques

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 13: Intravenous Anesthetic and Analgesic Adjuncts to Inhalation Anesthesia

    Kazuto Yamashita

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 14: Tracheal and Nasal Intubation

    Richard M. Bednarski


    Chapter 15: Inhalation Anesthetics and Gases

    Eugene P. Steffey


    Chapter 16: Anesthetic Equipment

    Richard M. Bednarski


    Chapter 17: Oxygen Supplementation and Ventilatory Support

    Carolyn L. Kerr

    Wayne N. McDonell


    Chapter 18: Anesthesia and Analgesia for Donkeys and Mules

    Nora S. Matthews


    Chapter 19: Peripheral Muscle Relaxants

    John A.E. Hubbell

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 20: Perioperative Pain Management

    Phillip Lerche

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 21: Considerations for Induction, Maintenance, and Recovery from Anesthesia

    John A.E. Hubbell

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 22: Anesthetic Associated Complications

    William W. Muir III

    John A.E. Hubbell


    Chapter 23: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    William W. Muir III

    John A.E. Hubbell


    Chapter 24: Anesthetic Protocols and Techniques for Specific Procedures

    John A.E. Hubbell

    William W. Muir III


    Chapter 25: Anesthetic Risk and Euthanasia

    Lori A Bidwell

    John A.E. Hubbell

    William W. Muir III


    Appendices

    Respiratory Abbreviations Used in the Book

    Drug Schedules

    Equine Recovery Sheet

    Pain Management Plan

    Anesthesia Equipment Companies
  • William W. Muir, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVA, DACVECC, Regional Director, American Academy of Pain Management, Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Consulting Services, Columbus, Ohio and John A. E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA, Professor of Anesthesia, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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