Chapter 3 An introduction to pharmacokinetics Introduction Physical principles Tension (partial pressure), units and atmospheric pressure Solubility coefficients of gases Concentration of a gas in solution Pharmacokinetics of inhaled anaesthetics …
Chapter 22 Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) Jennifer G. Adams History and introduction Cerebral resuscitation Prior to anaesthesia Causes of cardiac arrest/risk factors for anaesthetic mortality Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation protocol Basic…
Chapter 15 Anaesthesia of the dog Introduction Sedation and analgesia General principles Phenothiazines Benzodiazepines α2-Agonist sedatives Opioids Tramadol Maropitant Sedative–opioid combinations NSAIDs Dipyrone (metamizole) Antagonists General anaesthesia Preparation for anaesthesia …
Chapter 21 Complications Introduction Abnormal breathing Abnormal or laboured breathing Bronchodilation Tachypnoea or panting Irregular breathing patterns Arrhythmias Causes and management Tachycardia Cyanosis and hypoxaemia Causes and management α2-Antagonists Hypotension …
Chapter 16 Anaesthesia of the cat Introduction Patient evaluation History Physical examination Diagnostic tests Impact of disease Vaccination Handling Sedation and analgesia Agents Acepromazine α2-Agonist sedatives Benzodiazepines Opioids Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory…
Chapter 9 Pulmonary gas exchange Artificial ventilation of the lungs Introduction Spontaneous respiration IPPV when the chest wall is intact IPPV after opening of the pleural cavity Collapse of the…
Chapter 14 Anaesthesia of the pig Introduction Porcine malignant hyperthermia Clinical signs Treatment of MH Sedation Agents employed for sedation in pigs Acepromazine α2-Agonists Azaperone Dissociative agents Droperidol Opioids General…
Chapter 18 Chemical immobilization of wild animals Sonia M. Hernandez Introduction and general concepts Prior to capture and anaesthesia Capture techniques and remote drug delivery Human safety Handling and treatment…
Chapter 11 Anaesthesia of the horse Introduction Sedation of the standing horse Phenothiazines Acepromazine α2-Adrenoceptor agonists Xylazine Detomidine Romifidine Other α2-agonists Practical use of α2-adrenoceptor agonists Infusions of α2-agonists α2-Agonists…
Chapter 8 Relaxation of the skeletal muscles Introduction Relaxation using agents which act centrally Utilizing drugs which have a peripheral action Using specific neuromuscular blocking agents Theory of neuromuscular transmission …
