SMALL ANIMAL
Introduction to Diseases and Disorders
Introduction to Diseases and Disorders EDITORS Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine),Urology Etienne Côté, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology, Small Animal Internal Medicine),Cardiology; Chief Complaints; Other Topics Susan…
Suturing techniques and common surgical procedures
Chapter 10 Suturing techniques and common surgical procedures Chapter Contents Suturing Techniques Suture materials Suture needles Suture patterns Interrupted suture patterns Procedure: Simple interrupted suture Procedure: Horizontal mattress suture Procedure…
Restraint, handling and administration of medication
Chapter 1 Restraint, handling and administration of medication Chapter Contents Procedure: Muzzling a dog Restraint for General Examination Dogs Procedure: To examine the cranial end of the body Procedure: To…
Laboratory techniques
Chapter 5 Laboratory techniques Chapter Contents Laboratory Equipment The microscope Procedure: Care and use of the microscope Procedure: Use of the oil immersion lens Procedure: Use of the Vernier scales…
Medical diagnostic and treatment techniques
Chapter 7 Medical diagnostic and treatment techniques Chapter Contents Fluid Therapy Basic theory Selection of fluids Administration of fluids Procedure: Assessing the level of dehydration Equipment for intravenous administration Procedure:…
Bandaging techniques
Chapter 4 Bandaging techniques Chapter Contents Bandaging rules Wound Management Anatomy of a Bandage Care and Maintenance of Bandages Types of Bandage Procedure: Limb bandage Procedure: Tail bandage Procedure: Ear…
Diagnostic imaging
Chapter 6 Diagnostic imaging Chapter Contents Radiography Procedure: Preparing the patient for a radiographic examination Practical positioning 1. Spine Procedure: Lateral spine Procedure: Ventro-dorsal spine 2. Head and neck Procedure: Rostro-caudal view…
Administration of anaesthesia
Chapter 8 Administration of anaesthesia Chapter Contents Preparation for Anaesthesia Procedure: Patient preparation for anaesthesia The Anaesthetic Machine Procedure: Checking the anaesthetic machine before use Procedure: Shutting down the anaesthetic…
