Chapter 3 Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery Kirk N. Gelatt Chapter contents Introduction 37 Ophthalmic effects of general anesthetics 37 Preanesthetic medications 39 Injectable general anesthetics 40 Inhalational general anesthetics 40…
Chapter 11 Surgical procedures of the lens and cataract Kirk N. Gelatt1, David A. Wilkie2 1 Small animals 2 Large animals and special species Chapter contents Introduction 305 Evolution of…
Chapter 2 Drug Combinations HORSES IV Sedation Uses ▪ Examinations ▪ Standing procedures ▪ Premedication before inhalation anesthesia Xylazine 0.5 mg/kg IV or Detomidine 0.02 mg/kg IV For greater effect:…
Chapter 3 Local Nerve Blocks EYE BLOCKS IN HORSES Features ▪ Specific nerve blocks useful for sensory functions, motor functions, or both ▪ Allow easier examination of eye ▪ Allow…
Chapter 1 Individual Drugs ACEPROMAZINE PromAce Fort Dodge Laboratories Aceproject Vetus Animal Health Approved for ▪ Dogs, cats, horses not intended for food Features ▪ Phenothiazine tranquilizer or sedative ▪…
Chapter 4 Electrocardiogram HEART RATE CALCULATION Calculate heart rate from electrocardiogram (ECG) strip as follows. ▪ Each large box = 5 × 5 small boxes ▪ At a paper speed…
Chapter 8 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Figure 8-1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in small animal species.
Chapter 7 Case Management CANINE “HIT-BY-CAR” LIMB FRACTURE Patients that have been hit by a car may have damage not externally visible. Rule out pneumothorax, bladder rupture, head trauma, and…
Chapter 6 Blood and Blood Substitutes BLOOD Features and General Information ▪ Best replacement for lost whole blood; component therapy widely available ▪ More appropriate to use packed red cells…
