29 Cardiovascular Emergencies “It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested.” JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Overview Most drugs used for anesthesia…

9 Inhalant Anesthesia and Inhalant Anesthetics “O sleep! O gentle sleep! Nature’s soft nurse, how have I frightened thee, That thou no more will weigh my eyelids down and steep…

22 Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Horses “The little neglect may breed mischief … for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse…

20 Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Dogs “If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one.” ANDY ROONEY Overview Anesthetic procedures and techniques…

7 Local Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats “Think globally, act locally.” OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR. Overview Local anesthetic techniques can be used in small animals to perform medical and surgical…

5 Local Anesthesia in Ruminants and Pigs “The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body.” PUBLILIUS SYRUS Overview The most commonly used local anesthetic techniques…

25 Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Camelids “A camel is a horse designed by committee.” SIR ALEC ISSIGONIS Overview Camelids (llamas, alpacas, camels) are often tractable, thus physical restraint and…

28 Respiratory Emergencies “Each person is born to one possession which out values all his others—his last breath.” MARK TWAIN Overview Respiratory depression occurs during every anesthetic episode. Central nervous…

11 Equipment for Tracheal Intubation and Securing the Airway “Breathing is the essence of life. Breathe deeply, live fully.” GABRIELLA GODDARD Overview Orotracheal intubation is performed to facilitate ventilation and…

13 Ventilation and Mechanical Assist Devices “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” BOB DYLAN Overview A crucial aspect of providing safe general anesthesia is…