Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

by Sirois, Margi; Ismp

• ISBN13: 9780323055758
• ISBN10: 0323055753
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-29
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

"Ideal for every busy veterinarian and technician, this full-color, pocket-sized reference offers quick access to commonly used but rarely memorized clinical information. Key coverage of important topics is divided into 10 easy-to-use sections - each tabbed and color-coded with a rapid-reference table of contents to help you find information fast!"--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Pharmacology

Math

Pharmacy/Pharmacology

Commonly Used Rx Abbreviations

Common Medications

Antimicrobials

Antiparasitics

Heartworm Preventives

Preanesthetics/Sedatives/Anesthetics

Inhalant Anesthetics

Analgesics and Antiinflammatories

Parenteral Fluids

Blood Products

Cardiovascular Drugs

Respiratory Drugs

Gastrointestinal Drugs

Endocrine Drugs

Antidotes/Reversing Agents

Medical Math

Conversion Factors

Dosage Calculations

Fluid Therapy Calculations

Nutritional Calculations

Animal Care

Anatomical Planes of Reference

Physical Exam Procedures

Description of Heart Murmurs

Mucous Membrane Color

Nutrient Guidelines for Wellness

Estimating Degree of Dehydration

Age Equivalences

Common Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

Common Diseases of Dogs and Cats

Nail Trimming

Expressing Anal Sacs

Ear Cleaning

Procedures

Diagnostic and Treatment Techniques

Administration of Ophthalmic Medication

Administration of Otic Medications

Bandaging

Cast Application

Robert Jones Bandage

Abdominal/Chest Bandage

Pressure Bandage

Feeding Tubes

Emergency Supplies

Thoracocentesis

Thoracic Drain

Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Intravenous Catheterization

Catheter Selection

Cephalic Catheter Placement

Jugular Catheter Placement

Schirmer Tear Test

Fluorescein Dye Test

Tonometry

Diagnostic Imaging

Technique Chart

Troubleshooting Technical Errors

Landmarks

Contrast Media

Dentistry

Dental Formulas for Cats and Dogs

Normal Dentition

Dental Terminology

Charting

Dental Instruments

Srx/Anesth Nursing

Anesthesia Machines

Rebreathing Bag Sizes

Performing Anesthesia Machine Check

Oxygen Flow Rates

Endotracheal Tubes

Patient Monitoring

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Electrocardiography

Electrode Placement for Standard Limb Leads

Normal Canine P-ORS-T Complex

Common Abnormalities Seen on ECG

Assessing Anesthetic Depth

Surgical Instruments

Suture Material

Surgical Pack Storage

Patient Preparation

Pain Evaluation

Urinalysis

Catheter Sizes

Urinalysis Procedure

Gross Examination of Urine

Urine Sediment Examination

pH Chart

Cells and Casts

Crystals

Hematology

Serology

Hematology and Hemostasis

Anticoagulants

Manual Cell Counts with the Unopette System

Plasma Color and Turbidity

RBC Indices

Semiquantitative Evaluation

RBC Characteristics

WBC Morphology

Common WBC Abnormalities

RBC Morphology

Reticulocyte Count

Corrected WBC count

Platelet Estimate

Fibrinogen Test

Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time

Activated Clotting Time

Clinical Chemistry and Immunology

Blood Chemistry Tests

Immunology Tests

Parasitology

Fecal Flotation Procedure

Centrifugal Flotation Procedure

Fecal Sedimentation Procedure

Modified Knott's Technique

Comparison of Dirofilaria and Dipetalonema

Common Internal Parasites

Common External Parasites

Micro/Cytology

Commonly Used Culture Media

Sample Collection Guidelines

Sequence of Testing

Quadrant Streak Procedure

Common Bacterial

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