Veterinary Instruments and Equipment
A Pocket Guide
By- Teresa Sonsthagen, BS, LVT, Instructor, Veterinary Technology Program, Department of Animal and Range of Sciences; North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Use this pocket guide to memorize and identify instruments at a glance! Written by well-known vet tech expert Teresa F. Sonsthagen, BS, LVT, Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, 2nd Edition shows hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of instruments and describes how and when each is used. A flashcard-style design makes it easier to flip through the pages, so you'll quickly become familiar with all commonly used instruments. An Evolve website includes interactive exercises that let you practice creating setups for surgical procedures, and ask you to identify and compare veterinary instruments. With the information in this book and on Evolve, you'll become a valuable member of the clinical team, care for instruments so they last longer, and prevent injuries from improper use. It's great for exam review, and with its compact size and spiral binding, a great reference to use on the job!
Spiral Bound, 768 Pages
Published: August 2010
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-07203-8
Contents
Part 1: General Medical Instruments and Restraint Equipment
1. Administration of Medication and Biopsy Instruments
2. Diagnostic Instruments
3. Small Animal Instruments4. Identification Instruments
5. Bovine Instruments6. Dehorning Instruments
7. Teat Instruments8. Large Animal Castration Instruments
9. Large Animal Obstetrical Instruments10. Hoof Care Instruments
11. Equine Instruments12. Pig, Sheep, and Goat Instruments
13. Canine and Feline Restraint InstrumentsPart 2: Surgical Instruments
14. Hemostats and Forceps15. Surgical Pack Instruments
16. Needle Holders and Scissors17. Miscellaneous Surgical Instruments and Equipment
18. Retractors19. Orthopedic Instruments
20. Ophthalmic Instruments21. Dental Instruments
22. Tubes, IV, and Urinary Catheters23. Instrument Care
Appendix A Instrument and Equipment Companies

