Showing posts with label Veterinary Surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veterinary Surgery. Show all posts

Sunday, 23 June 2013

Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia

Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia
By Thomas Doherty, Alexander Valverde
1st Edition
In recent years, a number of important developments have been made in equine anaesthesia and analgesia. These include new methods of monitoring the patient, the availability of new drugs and the implementation of new procedures. This book not only covers all the traditional methods of anaesthesia and recent developments, but it provides students and practitioners with essential information on the scientific basis of anaesthesia, as well as giving handy tips on more practical aspects of anaesthesia, such as drug regimens for field anaesthesia.

Covers all the latest developments in equine anaesthesia whilst providing the reader with lots of practical information
Includes detailed coverage of the sciences behind anaesthesia and the drugs used
Easy-to-read format, with lots of bulleted lists and tabulated information



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Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia

Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia
By  Polly Taylor, Kathy W. Clarke
2nd Edition
The Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia continues to offer sound practical guidance on all aspects of sedation and anaesthesia in horses. It covers anaesthesia in a logical way from pre-anaesthetic preparation through to induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery; as well as highlighting any problems and special situations. This second edition now devotes a new chapter to analgesia.


As an easy reference book, it is designed for everyday use by the equine practitioner; from those who anaesthetise many horses daily under theatre conditions, to those who anaesthetise just a few a year. Moreover, Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia is useful for veterinary students, giving them a complete overview of equine anaesthesia.
Completely revised and updated, including a new chapter on analgesia
New illustrations
Covers all fundamental and practical aspects of equine anaesthesia
Easy-to-use small format
Written by 2 experienced anaesthetists
Includes both hospital and field anaesthesia
Reviews common practice in Europe and USA
Further reading at end of each chapter
Completely revised and updated, and including a new chapter on analgesia.
New illustrations bring content to life and clearly demonstrate information.


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Veterinary Instruments and Equipment A Pocket Guide

Veterinary Instruments and Equipment A Pocket Guide
By  Teresa F. Sonsthagen
Second Edition
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!
Comprehensive coverage addresses restraint, medical, and diagnostic instruments in the first section and surgical instruments in the second.
780 high-quality color photographs help you to quickly recognize and identify instruments.
A flip-book, flash-card format makes it easier to memorize instruments and to quiz yourself or others.
Instruments and equipment are shown for common procedures for small and large animals including bovine, equine, sheep, pigs, and goats, and including procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, castration, and teat and obstetrical procedures.
Two pages are allotted to each instrument, with the top page including a photo and the bottom page including the instrument's name, functions, characteristics, a practice note, and sterilization note -- it's easy to quiz yourself by folding the book to show only the photo page, then identifying the instrument name and functions.
A handy pocket size makes it easy to carry and use at any time.
Close-up photographs of instrument tips help you identify the subtle differences between instruments.
A companion Evolve website includes all of the photos from the book to help you identify instruments, and allows you to zoom in to see details including the different tips.
Interactive exercises on the Evolve site include instrument set-up exercises, comparison exercises, and identification quizzes.


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Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery

Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd Edition
De: Michael M. Pavletic 


Book Description:  



Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition is a full-color atlas that maintains the surgical focus of earlier editions while now presenting essential information on basic principles of wound healing, wound management, and common wound complications. The new edition presents a wider variety of topics including skin fold disorders, urogenital surgery, new flap techniques, and an expanded chapter on facial reconstruction. It also features 40 new plate illustrations, new sections on bandage and splint techniques, and significant updates on wound healing physiology, equipment, and dressing materials.


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Monday, 27 May 2013

Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals

Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals
By Murray E. Fowler, Zalmir S. Cubas
1st Edition

Book Description:   


Biology, Medicine and Surgery of South American Wild Animals examines the medicine and treatment of animals specific to South America. It discusses topics dealing with diseases and biology topics. In addition, the animals studied are broken down into family and genus, using both English and Spanish names


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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Handbook Of Small Animal Spinal Surgery

Handbook of small animal spinal surgery

Book Description:


This text provides a guide to decision-making and the evaluation of cases of spinal problems in the dog and cat. It is aimed at the non-specialist practitioner and covers investigation and management (both surgical and non-surgical) of small animal spinal disease. It is logically organized and comprehensively illustrated, providing a concise handbook that is intended to be of use to small animal practitioners.



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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Mosby's Review Questions & Answers For Veterinary Boards Large Animal Medicine & Surgery

Mosby's Review Questions & Answers For Veterinary Boards 
Large Animal Medicine & Surgery
By Paul Pratt 
Second Edition

Book Description:   


The five volumes of Review Questions & Answers For Veterinary Boards contain over 8,000 multiple-choice questions covering nearly every aspect of veterinary medicine. The series includes volumes on Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, and Ancillary Topics. Large Animal Medicine and Surgery includes 1,615 questions, including 520 new questions, on anesthesiology; dental diseases; dermatology; equine cardiology; hematology; medical diseases of horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats; neurology; ophthalmology; preventive medicine; surgical diseases of horses, cattle, and food animals; and theriogenology.


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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Veterinary Surg­ical Oncology

Veterinary Surgical Oncology
by Simon T. Kudnig and Bernard Seguin




Book Description:

eterinary Surgical Oncology provides in-depth coverage of surgical techniques for treating cancer in small animal patients. Organized by body system, each chapter presents detailed, well-illustrated descriptions of surgical procedures, with additional information on diagnostic testing, aftercare, outcomes, and prognosis. Edited and authored by members of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncologists, Veterinary Surgical Oncology's comprehensive coverage of surgical treatments for cancer provides an invaluable decision-making tool and is equally useful for veterinary surgeons and veterinary oncologists.

The book begins with introductory chapters on the principles of surgical oncology, multimodal therapy, and interventional radiology, then presents chapters on surgical techniques in all anatomical structures, including procedures not well covered in existing literature. The first book to focus on the surgical aspects of cancer treatment, Veterinary Surgical Oncology is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in surgical oncology.


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Friday, 10 May 2013

Lumb & Jones Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

Lumb & Jones' Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
By William J. Tranquilli, John C. Thurmon, Kurt A. Grimm 
Fourth Edition


Book Description: 

Lumb & Jones' is the definitive reference in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, covering all large and small animal species and a full array of clinical conditions and diseases. This new edition is greatly expanded and revised - an essential and comprehensive text for anyone with a special interest in animal anesthesia and analgesia.
The ever-increasing importance of pain management is highlighted by new chapters on pain physiology, analgesic medications, acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, and palliative analgesia, and most noticeably is reflected in the book's new title, Lumb & Jones' Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. This edition brings together over 65 authors, offering a wide breadth and depth of expertise with contributions from anesthesiologists, pharmacologists, surgeons, criticalists, internists and other clinical specialists.
Extensive species chapters span the range of small and large animals, including expanded coverage of laboratory, exotic and zoo animal species, aquatic mammals and fish. Later chapters provide detailed coverage of important considerations for specific diseases and types of patients and procedures, including new chapters on the anesthetic management of dental, cancer, orthopedic and equine colic patients. Preliminary sections cover the general principles of anesthesia, physiology and pharmacology, equipment and monitoring, and anesthetic and analgesic techniques.



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Atlas of Veterinary Surgery, 3Edition

AN ATLAS OF VETERINARY SURGERY Edition: 3rd edition
By JOHN HICKMAN, JOHN HULTON and BARRIE EDWARDS



Book Description:  

Fully updated and revised in this new third edition, Atlas of Veterinary Surgery continues to provide both the practitioner and the student with a detailed reference to all the necessary surgical techniques required in general practice. This book is divided into twelve sections each of which deals with surgical procedures on a regional basis or as a surgical discipline. The illustrations which accompany each surgical procedure are arranged sequentiallly with the explanatory text and accompanying captions interposed. This highly visual layout makes each procedure simple to follow. The text is supported by over 500 drawings and 100 photographs. This book is unique in its coverage of both large and small animals.


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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids Third Edition

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, 3rd Edition
Murray E. Fowler,



Book Description: 

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is the classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels. With information on topics ranging from nutrition and management to infectious diseases and emergency care, this book pres information on the health and maintenance of these species. Updates to the Third Edition include new information on camels; full color throughout; significant revisions to the parentage verification, infectious diseases, anesthesia, restraint, and nutrition sections; and additional information on the alpaca genome. This is an essential resource for practicing veterinarians, zoo veterinarians, and veterinary students.



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Atlas of Orthopedic Surgical Procedures of the Dog and Cat

Ann L. Johnson, Dianne Dunning, "Atlas of Orthopedic Surgical Procedures of the Dog and Cat"

Book Description:

This atlas vividly illustrates step-by-step procedures for common orthopedic techniques used to treat small animals. It features the latest techniques for arthrotomy, joint stabilization, arthrodesis, fracture repair, corrective osteotomies, and limb amputation.
Step-by-step format provides clear guidance for performing procedures
The user-friendly layout features text on the left side of each spread with corresponding art on the right side
Covers amputation procedures including digit removal
Includes a section devoted to surgical procedures for fractures
Features a section on corrective osteotomies
Covers specific forelimb fractures including the humerus and pelvis
Covers surgical procedures for joint disease including shoulder, elbow, carpus, and hip


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Friday, 3 May 2013

Minor Veterinary Surgery: A Handbook for Veterinary Nurses

Julian G. Hoad BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, "Minor Veterinary Surgery: A Handbook for Veterinary Nurses"


Book Description: 

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It brings together all the information needed for a veterinary nurse to confidently approach minor surgical procedures in small animals. Based on a thorough grounding of surgical principles, the book takes a hands-on approach and focuses on applying theory to practice. The author has included clear instructions for performing a number of minor surgical techniques and offers practical advice in the form of handy hints and tips making this a highly accessible and user-friendly text.


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Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery

Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery
English | ISBN: 0702034290 | PDF | 476 Pages | 179 Mb


Book Description: 



Purchasers of Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery have at their disposal a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to all types of ophthalmic surgical techniques across all species. Techniques are covered topographically, and species-by-species, with difficulty gradings for each one. Many of these procedures will be undertaken by the veterinary generalist, not only the specialized ophthalmologist. Nearly 1,000 large-sized illustrations, 750 of them in full colour, allow the practitioner to follow the techniques step-by-step. Internationally recognized as an authority on small animal ophthalmic surgery, Dr Gelatt is joined by expert contributors who together provide authoritative and definitive solutions to practitioners' eye surgery requirements. Whatever your field of specialism, this is the only eye surgery book you are ever likely to need.
For: residents in veterinary ophthalmology; general, small animal, and equine veterinary practitioners; veterinary ophthalmologists; veterinary medicine students.
-Comprehensive coverage of all species -Lavishly illustrated sequenced figures of all procedures -Step-by-step approach for maximum clarity -A superb collection of online video clips gives clarification of the most common procedures -The only ophthalmic surgery text for veterinarians


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Thursday, 2 May 2013

Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery

 Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery
2011 | ISBN: 0702034290 | English | 402 pages | PDF | 179.30 Mb

Book Description:     

Purchasers of Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery have at their disposal a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to all types of ophthalmic surgical techniques across all species. Techniques are covered topographically, and species-by-species, with difficulty gradings for each one. Many of these procedures will be undertaken by the veterinary generalist, not only the specialized ophthalmologist. Nearly 1,000 large-sized illustrations, 750 of them in full colour, allow the practitioner to follow the techniques step-by-step. Internationally recognized as an authority on small animal ophthalmic surgery, Dr Gelatt is joined by expert contributors who together provide authoritative and definitive solutions to practitioners' eye surgery requirements. Whatever your field of specialism, this is the only eye surgery book you are ever likely to need.


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Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses, 2nd Edition, 2009

Liz Welsh - Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses, Second Edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell | 2009-10-26 | ISBN: 1405186739 | File type: PDF | 408 pages


Book Description:    

Anaesthesia for veterinary Nurses 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, pharmacological and physical aspects of anaesthesia. Fully updated and reflecting recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, this second edition is now also illustrated in colour.
Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part of veterinary practice, and the protocols and methods involved are often complex and vary considerably from animal to animal. In addition to cats and dogs, Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses contains detailed sections on rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and larger animals.
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.
�?Reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use.
�?Includes chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals.
�?Now illustrated with colour photographs.




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Regional and Surgical Anatomy of Bovines

Regional and Surgical Anatomy of Bovines  
By KOUSAR TEHSEEN, MOULVI B. A. HUSSAIN S. S. 

Book Description:    


The book has been written following an enormous demand from practicing veterinary surgeons and veterinary graduates.This book on regional surgical anatomy is an unparallel addition to the veteriary sugeon's armamentarium and is espeialy valuable to veterinary surgeons, PG students as well as under graduates. Key Features Authorized by dedicated, outstanding and experienced veterinary surgeons anatomist with ample teaching experince. Covers regina surgical anatomy of bovines in complete yet concise manner. Has simple and lucid vocabulary for enhanced uninterrupted visualization. Lavishly illustrated with explanatory figures whose rang is fascinating and stands up well to comprehed the consise text.
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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Veterinary Anesthesia (The Practical Veterinarian Series)

Veterinary Anesthesia (The Practical Veterinarian Series)
Janyce L. Cornick-Seahorn DVM MS DACVA DACVIM |  | Butterworth-Heinemann | 


 Book Description:    



Thorough yet concise and portable review of veterinary anesthesia Includes easy-to-use drug dosage and protocol tables for a wide variety of species Ideal for student use during clinical rotations Quintessential quick reference for veterinarians with new practices This portable handbook provides veterinary students and practitioners with a concise overview of anesthesia. Helpful tables allow readers to easily find precise dosages and protocols for specific species, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses, and swine. The second in a series of veterinary handbooks, Veterinary Anesthesia is the ideal book for students and veterinarians to use when they need to locate information quickly.


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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Textbook of Small Animal Surgery

Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
By Douglas Slatter 
Third Edition

Book Description: 

This two-volume masterwork offers explicit guidelines for evaluating patients, selecting the right operation, and implementing clinically proven procedures. It covers major topics relevant to the field such as oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, the nervous system, the urinary and reproductive systems, and more. The up-to-date 3rd edition features an increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms and high-quality images that depict relevant anatomy, diagnostic features, and sequential steps in operative procedures. Expanded, detailed coverage assists the reader with learning and applying the latest surgical techniques.

  • Contributors from three different continents and 17 countries, outstanding in their fields, lend a global perspective to the work.
  • Extensive, high-quality illustrations aid the reader in clear visualization of techniques, instrumentation, and diagnosis.
  • References for each chapter direct the reader to further sources of information.
  • An appendix of normal laboratory values for the dog and cat put this essential information within easy reach.
  • A cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithm is printed on the inside front cover for quick and easy reference.
  • A quick guide to evaluation and initial stabilization of life-threatening cardiopulmonary complications is printed on the inside back cover for immediate access to crucial information.
  • The section on critical care has been expanded to include more complete information.
  • 10 new section editors and 146 new contributors bring new insight to topics in their areas of expertise.
  • 38 new chapters, including a chapter on arthroscopy, reflect current knowledge and advances.
  • Detailed coverage of surgery techniques present explicit, easy-to-follow guidelines and procedures.
  • An increased emphasis on decision-making algorithms makes the book even more clinically useful.
  • Each chapter has been thoroughly revised, providing the most comprehensive scope of coverage for each topic.


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McIlwraith and Turner's Equine Surgery Advanced Techniques

McIlwraith and Turner's Equine Surgery
Advanced Techniques
By C. Wayne McIlwraith, James T. Robertson , A. Simon Turner 

Book Description:


The book defines the set of complex surgical procedures commonly performed in horses. This edition has been expanded to cover soft tissue procedures applicable in both racing stock and pet animals. The authors are internationally-known equine surgeons who themselves have developed many of the techniques discussed in the text.


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