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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
Chapter 9 Theatre practice Chapter Contents Preparation of the Surgical Environment Sterilization of Surgical Equipment Monitoring sterilization Preparation of the Surgical Site Procedure: Clipping the site Procedure: Cleaning the surgical…
Chapter 2 Basic consulting room techniques Chapter Contents Procedure: Basic clinical examination Other Procedures Procedure: Squeezing the anal sacs Procedure: Clipping a dog’s claws Procedure: Clipping a bird’s beak Procedure:…
Chapter 3 First aid and other emergencies Chapter Contents Procedure: Assessing the emergency patient Airway and Breathing Procedure: Treatment of asphyxia Tracheotomy vs tracheostomy Procedure: Tracheotomy Procedure: Temporary tracheostomy Procedure:…
