The revised and expanded new edition of this classic reference to daily skills used by veterinary technicians
Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline provides rapid access to the information veterinary technicians need in clinical practice. With an easy-to-use tabular format, the book covers diagnostic and patient care skills, diseases and conditions, preventive care, anatomy, anesthesia, and all other major areas of veterinary technician education and training. Chapters written by experienced veterinary specialists integrate charts, tables, and concise explanatory text to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
Focusing on practical skills and knowledge, the fourth edition features extensively revised material incorporating the latest developments, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in veterinary medicine. Brand-new chapters describe licensure and certifications in veterinary technology and discuss nursing theory and science and its relation to veterinary nursing. Expanded and updated coverage includes novel therapeutics in dermatology, vaccination standards, pain assessment and management, stress-free handling and nursing care strategies, RECOVER CPR guidelines, and more. Equally useful in the classroom and in the clinic, this popular quick-reference guide:
- Provides new and updated content, including coverage of advancements in diagnostic capabilities and of pharmacologic agents used in treatment and management of disease states
- Contains hundreds of clear illustrations and high-quality photographs
- Includes a comprehensive table of contents in each chapter
- Features a companion website with forms and worksheets, self-review questions, vocabulary flashcards, links to online resources, and PowerPoint slides
Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Fourth Edition remains an invaluable resource for both student and practicing veterinary technicians and nurses of all skill and experience levels.
Table of Contents
Figures xvii
Preface xxv
Acknowledgments xxvii
Summary of Key Features xxix
Contributors xxxi
About the Companion Website xxxv
Section One: Anatomy 1
Chapter 1: Anatomy 3
Section Two: Preventive Care 27
Chapter 2 Preventative Care and Vaccinations 29
Section Three: Diagnostic Skills
Chapter 3 Clinical Pathology 67
Chapter 4 Imaging 209
Section Four: Diseases and Conditions 281
Chapter 5 Dermatologic Diseases and Conditions 283
Chapter 6 Internal Medicine 299
Chapter 7 Nutritional Diseases and Conditions 495
Chapter 8 Ophthalmologic Diseases and Conditions 507
Chapter 9 Reproductive Diseases and Conditions 521
Chapter 10 Emergency Medicine 535
Chapter 11 Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions 565
Section Five: Patient Care Skills 575
Chapter 12 Animal Behavior 577
Chapter 13 Physical Rehabilitation 613
Chapter 14 Patient Care Skills in Clinical Practice 629
Chapter 15 Medical Calculations 693
Chapter 16 Medical Procedures 703
Chapter 17 Nutrition 751
Chapter 18 Pain Management 775
Chapter 19 Wound Care and Bandaging 813
Section Six: Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures 853
Chapter 20 Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures 855
Chapter 21 Dentistry 937
Chapter 22 Disinfection and Sterilization in Veterinary Healthcare Facilities 981
Chapter 23 Surgery 1021
Section Seven: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine 1077
Chapter 24 Regenerative Medicine 1079
Section Eight: Licensure and Certifications in Veterinary Technology and Nursing 1089
Chapter 25 Veterinary Technician / Nurse Specialist Certifications 1091
Chapter 26 Additional Certifications Obtainable by Veterinary Technicians 1103
Chapter 27 Nursing Theory 1111
Bibliography 1113
Index 1135
