ISBN:
9781455734986
Copyright:
2010
Publication Date:
12-09-2008
Page Count:
504
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$112.99
Equine Anesthesia - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 2nd Edition
by William W. Muir, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVA, DACVECC and John A. E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card
ISBN:
9781455734986
Copyright:
2010
Publication Date:
12-09-2008
Page Count:
504
Imprint:
Saunders
List Price:
$112.99
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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.
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- 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.
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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