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McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
- 10th Edition - November 12, 2020
- Author: Joanna M. Bassert
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 1 5 1 - 3
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 0 0 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 0 1 - 8
Master all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition provides a solid foundation in every… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaster all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition provides a solid foundation in every aspect of veterinary technology, including care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Written by vet tech experts Joanna Bassert, Angela Beal, and Oreta Samples, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- IFC
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- How to Use This Learning Package
- Part 1. Veterinary Technology: An Overview
- 1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
- Introduction
- Veterinary Technician Oath
- History of Veterinary Technology
- The Veterinary Nurse and Technician Today
- Education
- The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
- The Profession of Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Nursing
- Terminology and the Veterinary Health Care Team
- Professionalism
- Professional Organizations and Acronyms
- Professional Ethics
- Profession-Related Laws and Regulations
- Additional Laws Governing Veterinary Practice
- 2. Veterinary Practice Management
- Introduction
- Types of Veterinary Practices
- Typical Employee Positions
- Practice Facilities and Workflow
- Clients and Client Services
- Management of the Veterinary Practice
- Summary
- 3. Veterinary Medical Records
- Introduction
- Principles and Functions of the Medical Record
- Medical and Legal Requirements
- Format of Veterinary Medical Records
- Components of the Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record
- Management of Electronic Medical Records
- Management of Paper Medical Records
- Management of Ambulatory Practice Records
- 4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals
- Introduction
- Safety
- General Workplace Hazards
- Medical and Animal-Related Hazards
- A Dirty Mouth? Precautions for Dentistry Operations
- Radiology
- Anesthesia
- Compressed Gases
- Sharps and Medical Waste
- Hazardous Drugs and Pharmacy Operations
- Part 2. Patient Management and Nutrition
- 5. Animal Behavior
- Introduction to Behavior and Motivation
- The Roles of Professionals in Behavior
- How Animals Learn
- Behavior Modification
- Animal Development
- Meeting the Needs of Animals
- Common Unwanted Behaviors, Active Prevention, and Intervention
- Common Unwanted Behaviors of Dogs and Cats
- Common Equine Behavior Concerns
- Common Cattle Behavior Concerns
- Small Ruminant Behavior Concern
- Behavior Emergencies
- Learning in the Veterinary Setting
- Fear FreeTM Fundamentals
- Happy Visits and Victory Visits
- Behavior and the Emotional Medical Record
- 6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
- Introduction
- Minimizing Stress
- Animal Stabilization and Restraint
- Introduction to Equine Restraint
- An Introduction to Herd Animals
- Capture and Restraint of Cattle
- Capture and Restraint of Swine
- Capture and Restraint of Small Ruminants
- Capture and Restraint of Avian and Exotic Species
- Restraint of Small Mammals
- Restraint of Reptiles
- 7. History and Physical Examination
- Introduction
- History and Physical Examination of Small Animals
- History and Physical Examination of Large Animals
- 8. Preventive Health Programs
- Introduction
- Preventive Health Programs for Dogs and Cats
- Preventive Health Program for Horses
- Preventive Health Programs for Livestock Species
- Summary
- 9. Animal Nutrition
- Introduction
- Basics of Nutrition
- Nutritional Evaluation of Small Animals
- Cats and Nutrition
- Feeding Pets
- Life Stage Nutrition for Cats and Dogs
- Feeding Horses and Other Livestock
- Nutrition for Birds and Small Mammals
- 10. Animal Reproduction
- Introduction
- Overview of Female Reproduction
- Overview of Male Reproduction
- Canine Reproduction
- Feline Reproduction
- Equine Reproduction
- Bovine Reproduction
- Ovicaprine (Sheep and Goats) Reproduction
- Camelid Reproduction
- Breeding Soundness Examination of the Male
- Breeding Soundness Examination of the Female
- Summary of Some Interesting Recent and Emerging Advances in Reproduction Biotechnology
- Part 3. Clinical Sciences
- 11. Hematology and Cytology
- Introduction
- Hematology
- Coagulation Testing
- Cytology
- 12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
- Introduction
- Clinical Chemistry
- Serology
- Urinalysis
- 13. Parasitology
- Introduction
- Parasitic Diseases of Large and Small Animal Species
- Diagnosis of Ectoparasites
- Diagnosis of Endoparasites
- Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance
- Endoparasites of Veterinary Importance
- Protozoans of Zoonotic Importance
- 14. Clinical Microbiology
- Introduction
- Microbiological Safety
- Sample Collection and Preservation
- Direct Examination of Microbial Specimens
- Staining Procedures
- Bacterial Culture and Identification
- Methods of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Fungal Culture (Mycology)
- Virology
- Molecular Detection of Pathogens
- Nosocomial Infections
- 15. Diagnostic Imaging
- Introduction
- Radiology
- Ultrasonography
- Alternative Imaging Modalities
- 16. Basic Necropsy Procedures
- Introduction
- Necropsy
- Necropsy Reports
- Sample Collection for Laboratory Testing
- Shipping Diagnostic Specimens
- Facilities and Instruments
- Necropsy Procedure for a Small Mammal
- Necropsy Variations
- Part 4. Medical Nursing
- Chapter 17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques
- Introduction
- Sampling Techniques in the Small Animal
- Administration of Medication in the Small Animal
- Administration of Medication in the Large Animal
- Sampling Techniques in the Large Animal
- Chapter 18. Small Animal Medical Nursing
- Introduction
- A Veterinary Technician Practice Model: The Nursing Process
- Small Animal Diseases
- Chapter 19. Large Animal Medical Nursing
- Summary
- Introduction
- Equine Nursing
- Common Diseases and Conditions of Horses
- Care of the Hospitalized Equine Patient
- Common Diseases and Conditions of Ruminants
- Common Diseases and Conditions of Swine
- Common Diseases and Conditions of Camelids
- 20. Veterinary Oncology
- Introduction
- Pathogenesis of Cancer
- Epidemiology of Cancer
- Clinical Signs
- Diagnostics
- Staging
- Therapeutic Options
- Cancer in Horses
- Cancer in Cattle
- 21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals
- Introduction
- Neonatology of Puppies and Kittens
- Neonatology of Foals
- Summary
- 22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
- Introduction
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Small Mammals
- 23. Rehabilitation and Alternative Medical Nursing
- Introduction
- Nutraceuticals and Chondroprotectants
- Herbal Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Summary
- Part 5. Emergency and Critical Care
- 24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
- Introduction
- Fluid Therapy
- Transfusion Medicine
- 25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
- Introduction
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Small Animal
- Canine and Feline Electrocardiography
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Equine
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Food Animal
- 26. Toxicology
- Introduction
- Managing Poison Emergencies
- Decontamination
- Supportive Care
- Household Hazards
- Dangerous Plants
- Pesticides
- Antifreeze Products
- Human Medications
- Drugs of Abuse
- 27. Wound Management and Bandaging
- Wound Healing
- Small Animal Wound Management
- Large Animal Wound Management
- Part 6. Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology
- 28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
- Introduction
- Types of Drugs
- Drug Administration
- Dosage Terminology
- Basic Pharmacokinetics
- Basic Pharmacodynamics
- Impact of Disease on Drug Pharmacokinetics
- Aging and Drug Pharmacokinetics
- Drug Nomenclature
- Systemic Approach to Drug Classification
- Regulatory Pharmacology
- The Veterinary Pharmacy
- Prescribing and Dispensing Drugs
- 29. Pain Management
- Introduction
- The Role of the Veterinary Technician as a Patient Advocate
- The Science of Pain Management
- Treatment of Pain in Small Animals
- Treatment of Pain in Large Animals
- Species-Specific Information
- Summary
- 30. Veterinary Anesthesia
- Inhalant Anesthetics
- Introduction
- What Is Anesthesia?
- Patient Preparation
- Anesthetic Agents
- Anesthesia Equipment
- Principles of Endotracheal Intubation
- Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient
- Small Animal Anesthesia
- Equine Anesthesia
- Ruminant Anesthesia
- Manual and Mechanical Ventilation
- Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies
- Part 7. Surgical Nursing
- 31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique
- Introduction
- Instrumentation
- Aseptic Technique
- 32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
- Introduction
- General Concepts in Veterinary Surgical Assisting
- Preoperative Preparation
- Intraoperative Techniques and Duties
- Suture Material
- Postoperative Management
- Surgical Assisting for Equine Patients
- Chapter 33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
- Introduction
- Preoperative Patient Assessment
- Surgical Preparation and Animal Positioning
- Common Surgical Procedures
- Elective Versus Nonelective Surgery
- Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in Puppies
- Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in the Adult Dog
- Feline Onychectomy
- Celiotomy
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Gastric Dilatation–Volvulus
- Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs and Cats
- Pyometra
- Canine Castration
- Feline Castration
- Cesarean Delivery
- Cystotomy
- Urethrostomy
- Hernias
- Lumpectomy
- Removal of Mammary Neoplasia
- Amputation
- Care of the Neurologic Patient
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Client Education
- Guidelines for Discharge Instructions
- Chapter 34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
- Introduction
- Surgical Nursing of Horses
- Surgical Considerations
- 35. Veterinary Dentistry
- Introduction
- Ethical and Legal Aspects
- Dental Morphology
- Oral Examination and History
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontal Disease
- Periodontal Debridement
- Power Scaling
- Hand Scaling
- Polishing
- Regional Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Dogs and Cats
- Periodontal Surgery
- Home Care
- Exodontics
- Advanced Dental Procedures
- Specific Conditions in Dogs and Cats
- Equine Dentistry
- Part 8. End of Life
- Chapter 36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient
- Geriatric Dogs and Cats
- The Aging Process
- When Are Dogs and Cats Considered to Be Senior or Geriatric?
- Physiologic Changes Associated With Aging
- Effects of Aging on Organ Systems
- Cognitive Impairment and Other Behavioral Issues
- Management Strategies to Improve Quality of Life
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Companion Animal Death and Dying
- Geriatric Horses
- Physical Examination
- Common Problems in Aging Horses
- Chronic Diseases of the Geriatric Horse
- Management, Nutrition, and Nursing Care of the Geriatric Horse
- End-of-Life Issues
- 37. The Human–Animal Bond and Euthanasia
- Introduction: The Human–Animal Bond
- Bond-Centered Care
- The Veterinary Technician’s Roles in End-of-Life Cases
- Decisions: Goals of Care, Euthanasia, and Natural Death
- Euthanasia: The Art of Providing a Good Death
- Hospice-Supported Natural Death
- Aftercare and Memorialization
- The Grieving Human and the Grieving Animal: When the Bond Changes
- The Critical Need for Self-Care
- Summary: Key Points for This Chapter
- Index
- IBC
- No. of pages: 1264
- Language: English
- Edition: 10
- Published: November 12, 2020
- Imprint: Saunders
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323751513
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323722001
- eBook ISBN: 9780323722018
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Joanna M. Bassert
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus
Program of Veterinary Technology
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA