ABSTRACT
This book is dedicated to the fundamental clinical signs of astute observation, careful differential diagnosis and analytical therapeutic decision-making in emergency veterinary settings. It clearly defines the physiological and clinical principles fundamental to the management of the critically ill small animal patient. With clear guidelines for organizing an emergency/critical care unit, the book also discusses ethical and legal concerns. The 80 expert authors have created a clinically specific resource for the specialist, residents in training, veterinary practitioners, technicians and students.Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section I|57 pages
Physiology Review
section Section II|208 pages
Standard Practices in Patient Care
section Section III|155 pages
Monitoring the Critically Ill Animal
section Section IV|156 pages
Cardiovascular Disorders
section Section V|93 pages
Respiratory Failure
section Section VI|81 pages
Infection and Inflammation
section Section VII|82 pages
Digestive Disorders
section Section VIII|36 pages
Endocrine Disorders
section Section IX|33 pages
Neurologic Disorders
section Section X|108 pages
Trauma
section Section XI|134 pages
Toxicology and Environmental
section Section XII|100 pages
The Veterinary Critical Care Unit