Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia
By- William Muir, DVM, PhD , Regional Director, American Academy of Pain Management, Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Consulting Services, Columbus, OH
- John Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA, Professor of Anesthesia, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia, 5th Edition is a well-accepted guide to performing anesthesia and anesthetic techniques safely and effectively. This convenient pocket guide provides clear, concise guidelines on anesthetic procedures for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. Topics include patient evaluation and preparation, local anesthetic drugs, anesthetic equipment, patient monitoring, pain management, breathing systems and ventilation, shock therapy, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and euthanasia. Written by leading anesthesiology experts William W. Muir III and John A. E. Hubbell, this practical handbook is the perfect size to take anywhere!
Paperback, 616 Pages
Published: November 2012
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-08069-9
Contents
1. Introduction to Anesthesia
2. Patient Evaluation and Preparation
3. Drugs Used for Preanesthetic Medication
4. Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques5. Local Anesthesia in Ruminants and Pigs
6. Local Anesthesia in Horses7. Local Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats
8. Specific Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs9. Inhalation Anesthesia
10. Pharmacology of Inhalation Anesthetic Drugs11. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
12. Anesthetic Toxicity, Oxygen Toxicity, and Drug Interactions13. Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems
14. Ventilation and Mechanical Assist Devices15. Patient Monitoring During Anesthesia
16. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases17. Pain
18. Acupuncture Analgesia19. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Dogs
20. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats21. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Horses
22. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Ruminants23. Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs
24. Anesthesia for Caesarean Section25. Anesthetic Procedures in Exotic Animals
26. Fluid Administration During Anesthesia27. Shock
28. Respiratory Emergencies29. Cardiac Emergencies
30. EuthanasiaAppendix I: Partial Listing of Commonly Used Drugs, Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment, and Their Manufacturers
Appendix II: Physical Principles of AnesthesiaAppendix III: Drug Schedules
Appendix IV: Guiding Principles for Research Involving Animals and Human Beings
