Small animal anesthesia and pain management : a color handbook /
Jeff C. Ko, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
- Third edition.
- 1 online resource.
- Veterinary color handbook series .
- Veterinary color handbook series. .
"In this thoroughly updated and much expanded third edition, this book dive provides comprehensive coverage of the world of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Opening with a detailed exploration of inhalant anesthetic equipment and its essential accessories, emphasizing the crucial role of preoperative blood work and its interpretations, coverage continues with a systematic introduction to clinical anesthetic practice, encompassing premedication drugs and dosages, intravenous induction options, and concluding in a discussion of modern inhalant anesthetics. These chapters shine a spotlight on a newly approved drug, showcasing the practical application of Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan) for a range of sedative and anesthetic combinations in dogs and cats. Updated chapters also cover a wide range of scenarios and procedures"--