Master the veterinary technician’s role as a veterinary anesthetist! Covering the principles of animal anesthesia and pain management, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 6th Edition is the definitive guide to the latest drugs, techniques and protocols, and anesthetic equipment. Clear guidelines to anesthesia administration include pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, the monitoring of patients’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Written by expert educators John A. Thomas and Philip Lerche, this trusted text prepares you for success in the classroom and on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
1. 1. Introduction to anesthesia - p. iii 2. 2. Preparation - p. 6 3. 3. Anesthetic agents and adjuncts - p. 55 4. 4. Anesthetic equipment - p. 103 5. 5. Workplace safety - p. 162 6. 6. Anesthetic monitoring - p. 183 7. 7. Special techniques - p. 243 8. 8. Analgesia - p. 267 9. 9. Canine and feline anesthesia - p. 301 10. 10. Equine anesthesia - p. 340 11. 11. Anesthesia of ruminants, camelids, and swine - p. 358 12. 12. Rodent and rabbit anesthesia - p. 375 13. 13. Anesthetic problems and emergencies - p. 395 14. Appendix A. Procedure for operation of a full rebreathing system - p. 436 15. Appendix B. American college of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia monitoring guidelines update, 2009 - p. 436 16. Appendix C. Equipment and drugs for use in an emergency crash cart - p. 436 17. Appendix D. Standard volumes, weights, measures, and equivalents - p. 436 18. Answer key - p. 436 19. Glossary - p. 436 20. Index - p. 436
Master the veterinary technician’s role as a veterinary anesthetist! Covering the principles of animal anesthesia and pain management, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 6th Edition is the definitive guide to the latest drugs, techniques and protocols, and anesthetic equipment. Clear guidelines to anesthesia administration include pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, the monitoring of patients’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Written by expert educators John A. Thomas and Philip Lerche, this trusted text prepares you for success in the classroom and on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
1. 1. Introduction to anesthesia - p. iii 2. 2. Preparation - p. 6 3. 3. Anesthetic agents and adjuncts - p. 55 4. 4. Anesthetic equipment - p. 103 5. 5. Workplace safety - p. 162 6. 6. Anesthetic monitoring - p. 183 7. 7. Special techniques - p. 243 8. 8. Analgesia - p. 267 9. 9. Canine and feline anesthesia - p. 301 10. 10. Equine anesthesia - p. 340 11. 11. Anesthesia of ruminants, camelids, and swine - p. 358 12. 12. Rodent and rabbit anesthesia - p. 375 13. 13. Anesthetic problems and emergencies - p. 395 14. Appendix A. Procedure for operation of a full rebreathing system - p. 436 15. Appendix B. American college of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia monitoring guidelines update, 2009 - p. 436 16. Appendix C. Equipment and drugs for use in an emergency crash cart - p. 436 17. Appendix D. Standard volumes, weights, measures, and equivalents - p. 436 18. Answer key - p. 436 19. Glossary - p. 436 20. Index - p. 436
