Equine Veterinary Nursing Manual

by Editor: Karen Coumbe (Bell Equine Clinic, Kent)

• ISBN13: 9780632057276
• ISBN10: 0632057270
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This definitive textbook for equine veterinary nurses will be invaluable to all those involved in the care and management of sick horses. Endorsed by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), this book covers the syllabus for the new Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons equine veterinary nursing certificate. Key subjects include: medical and surgical equine nursing; equine stud medicine; basic equine management, and the theory underpinning all these and other important topics. The book also includes innovative chapters on nutrition, imaging, anatomy and physiology. The subject matter is presented in a clear and easily assimilated format, appropriate for all involved in equine nursing. The approach throughout is practical and the book is laid out in a user-friendly manner with copious diagrams and photographs.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	vi
Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Abbreviations and Acronyms	xiii
Basic Management	1	(24)
L. C. Marlborough
D. C. Knottenbelt
Anatomy and Physiology	25	(49)
P. D. Clegg
C. L. Blake
R. C. Conwell
E. Hainisch
S. A. Newton
E. M. Post
M. J. Senior
S. L. Taylor
A. J. Wise
Genetics	74	(7)
G. A. Munroe
Reproduction	81	(20)
J. F. Pycock
Nutrition	101	(25)
P. A. Harris
Clinical Nutrition	126	(14)
P. A. Harris
J. M. Naylor
Basic First Aid	140	(22)
N. E. Haizelden
H. J. Hangartner
General Nursing	162	(13)
R. J. Baxter
Safety Management in the Practice	175	(10)
A. Jones
E. R. J. Cauvin
Basic Hospital Practice	185	(11)
J. Masters
Medicines and their Management	196	(9)
R. J. Baxter
R. D. Jones
Laboratory Diagnosis	205	(23)
L. L. Hillyer
M. H. Hillyer
Fluid Therapy	228	(21)
J. C. Boswell
M. C. Schramme
Medical Nursing	249	(35)
J. D. Slater
Foal Nursing	284	(14)
S. J. Stoneham
Lameness and Orthopaedic Nursing	298	(25)
E. Jones
T. J. Phillips
Diagnostic Imaging	323	(39)
E. R. J. Cauvin
General Surgical Nursing	362	(20)
D. Lloyd
B. M. Millar
Theatre Practice	382	(32)
D. P. McHugh
Anaesthesia	414	(24)
J. C. Murrell
C. B. Johnson
Appendix	438	(1)
Index	439