By
Lesa Longley, MA BVM&S DZooMed (Mammalian) MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine
, Recognised Specialist in Zoo &
Wildlife Medicine, College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK
Description
Anaesthesia of Exotic Pets provides a unique and quick reference guide for all those working in veterinary practice. The book covers
the common species seen and includes: the basic approach to the case, equipment required, drug doses, and anaesthetic induction and maintenance
as well as anaesthetic monitoring techniques. Peri-anaesthetic nursing care, such as husbandry, fluid and nutritional support, is discussed
for each species. Written by experienced practitioners, the book provides a common sense and practical approach to anaesthesia to enable
a variety of techniques to be performed confidently.
Audience:
Veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons in general practice, student veterinary nurses and those studying for further qualifications
(eg: City & Guilds in exotic nursing), veterinary surgeons undergoing postgraduate studies in exotic species (eg: Certificate in Zoological
Medicine), veterinary medicine students.
