Principles of cancer surgery
2 Principles of cancer surgery In most cancer patients, obtaining a preoperative diagnosis before contemplating surgery is desirable. Knowledge of the type and possible grade of the tumour will allow…
The vomiting and/or diarrhoeic cancer patient
9 The vomiting and/or diarrhoeic cancer patient Vomiting is the active expulsion of material from within the stomach and/or upper small intestine. Vomiting should always be differentiated from regurgitation either…
The polydipsic cancer patient
12 The polydipsic cancer patient INTRODUCTION Polydipsia is defined as when an animal drinks in excess of 100 ml/kg/day, although a high degree of suspicion for polydipsia can be reached when…
The haematochezic or dyschezic cancer patient
10 The haematochezic or dyschezic cancer patient Haematochezia describes the presence of what appears to be fresh blood on the surface of, passed concurrently with, or admixed into faeces. This…
Principles of cancer radiotherapy
4 Principles of cancer radiotherapy Radiotherapy is an extremely effective treatment modality in the management of cancer patients, either as a single treatment or as part of a multimodality protocol….
Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases
15 Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases “The management of a balance of power is a permanent undertaking, not an exertion that has a foreseeable end.” HENRY KISSINGER Overview Conventional approaches…
Monitoring During Anesthesia
14 Monitoring During Anesthesia “You see only what you look for, you recognize only what you know.” MERRIL C. SOSMAN “Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” MIGUEL DE CERVANTES…
Temperature Regulation During Anesthesia: Anesthetic-Associated Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
17 Temperature Regulation During Anesthesia Anesthetic-Associated Hypothermia and Hyperthermia “If you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” HARRY S. TRUMAN Thermoregulation I Thermoregulation is a complex…
Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems
12 Anesthetic Machines and Breathing Systems “Give the tools to him that can handle them.” NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Overview A variety of equipment is used to deliver inhalant anesthetic drugs. Volatilizing…
Preanesthetic and Perioperative Medications
3 Preanesthetic and Perioperative Medications “No animal should ever be anesthetized without the benefit of preanesthetic medication.” WILLIAM WALLACE MUIR, III Overview Pre and postanesthetic (perianesthetic) medications are essential to…
