Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing
By- Victoria Aspinall, BVSc, MRCVS, Director, Abbeydale Vetlink Veterinary Training, Gloucester, UK
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The second edition of Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing continues to provide a detailed skills analysis of all the clinical procedures likely to be performed by a veterinary nurse in practice. Using its unique systematic approach, the book explains practical procedures used daily in veterinary practice, covering all aspects of a veterinary nurses tasks, concentrating on small animal procedures. Clearly illustrated, with accompanying text provided in an accessible action-rationale format, each procedure includes an explanation of the theory behind the action, thus linking the classroom with clinical practice. With many additional and updated procedures this new edition concurs with current standards and introduces the most modern techniques to the veterinary nurse.
Audience
Trainee and qualified veterinary nurses working in small animal practice
Paperback, 360 Pages
Published: February 2008
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-08-045266-1
Contents
- Handling and restraint
- Measuring clinical parameters
- Medical nursing procedures
- Administration of fluid therapy
- Provision of nutritional support
- Anaesthetic procedures
- Theatre practice
- Surgical nursing procedures
- First aid procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Diagnostic laboratory techniques
- Treatment of exotic species
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