Local Anesthesia in Horses
6 Local Anesthesia in Horses “A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.” IAN FLEMING Overview Many diagnostic and surgical procedures can be performed safely and…
Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats
21 Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Cats “Again I must remind you that a dog’s a dog–a cat’s a cat.” T. S. ELIOT Overview Cats are not small dogs. Some…
Pain and Pain Therapy
18 Pain and Pain Therapy “Dying is nothing, but pain is a very serious matter.” HENRY JACOB BIGELOW Overview The definition, recognition, quantitation, and treatment of pain have become central…
Anesthesia for Cesarean Section
27 Anesthesia for Cesarean Section “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE Overview Anesthetic drugs administered to pregnant animals often depress…
Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs
24 Anesthetic Procedures and Techniques in Pigs “I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.” GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Overview…
Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques
4 Local Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques “And don’t give me any of those local anesthetics. Get me the imported stuff.” FROM THE CARTOON “HERMAN” UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE Overview Local anesthetics…
Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
10 Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs “Don’t fight forces, use them.” R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER Overview Neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs), referred to as peripheral muscle relaxants, in contrast to centrally acting muscle relaxants…
Euthanasia
30 Euthanasia “Sweet is true love though given in vain, and sweet is death that puts an end to pain.” ALFRED LORD TENNYSON Overview The decision to euthanize an animal…
Introduction to Anesthesia
1 Introduction to Anesthesia “There are no safe anesthetic agents; there are no safe anesthetic procedures; there are only safe anesthetists.” ROBERT SMITH Overview The applied practice of veterinary anesthesia…
Animal Evaluation and Preparation
2 Animal Evaluation and Preparation “There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation—veneer isn’t worth anything.” GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER Overview Anesthesia is more than the delivery of…
