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More About This Title Small Animal Anesthesia Techniques
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Small Animal Anesthesia Techniques provides a quick reference to protocols for anesthetizing canine, feline, and exotic animal patients in veterinary practice. This portable companion provides complete information on anesthetic procedures, from the basics of pharmacology, physiology, and equipment to handling challenging procedures and the compromised patient. A companion website features videos, images, and worksheets for calculations.
The book offers an overview of the anesthetic process, with tips on how to anticipate and avoid complications, with example protocols for specific patients. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians will find this how-to guide to providing anesthesia to be an ideal resource for fast access to drug dosages, anesthesia protocols, and special considerations for specific procedures.
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Amanda Shelby, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia), is a Clinical Specialist in Anesthesia at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Carolyn McKune, DVM, DACVAA, is a veterinary anesthesiologist and independent contractor with her company Mythos Veterinary LLC, located in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
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Contributors vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
About the companion website xiii
1 Anesthetic process 1
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
2 Anesthesia equipment and monitoring 13
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
3 Anesthetic drugs and fl uids 39
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
4 Anesthetic protocols for specifi c procedures 99
Amanda M. Shelby, Carolyn M. McKune, and Nicole Fitzgerald
5 Anesthesia in patients with concurrent disease 143
Amanda M. Shelby, Carolyn M. McKune, and Nicole Fitzgerald
6 Anesthetic complications 191
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
7 Anesthesia and analgesia in the exotic patient 233
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
8 Local analgesic techniques (regional blocks) 261
Amanda M. Shelby and Carolyn M. McKune
Appendices 287
Index 303
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“However, it is an original touch that needs to be applauded – I hope other manuals and books start copying it!.” (European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 1 May 2015)
“Overall, this small book is an economical reference that should be in the library of any small animal practice.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2014)
