Short description
Offers coverage of veterinary anesthesia. This book reflects various changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, terminology and drugs in use. It covers a wide range of species, including chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals.
Long description
Sedation and anesthesia are a crucial part of veterinary practice, and the protocols and methods involved are often complex and vary considerably from animal to animal. The veterinary nurse has a pivotal role in anesthesia, being directly involved before, during and after the anesthetic period. Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses Second Edition has been written specifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons. Easy to read and understand, it provides detailed coverage of the physiological, pharmaceutical and physical aspects of anesthesia. In addition to cats and dogs, it contains detailed sections on rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and larger animals. Fully updated and reflecting recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, its comprehensive coverage is now illustrated in color. Suitable for those with or without previous subject knowledge, this book is ideal for quick reference by veterinary nurses and technicians in practice, or for more substantial study by students. This book provides detailed coverage of veterinary anesthesia. It reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use. It covers a wide range of species, including chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals. Now illustrated with color photographs.