Small Animal Clinical Techniques (Book with CD-ROM)

by Taylor, Susan Meric

• ISBN13: 9781416052883
• ISBN10: 1416052887
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-25
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

With step-by-step instructions for 53 procedures, this must-have text includes everything you need to learn the techniques you need for everyday practice. The text and Companion CD work together to cover sample collection and handling procedures with photographs, illustrations, and video and make procedures easy to understand. Complete descriptions of each procedure help you perform the skill with the level of competency required for the job.A consistent approach to all procedures with step-by-step instructions, principles, and photographs allows you to think logically and perform the skills well.Full-color design includes over 600 drawings and photographs to reinforce visual understanding of key concepts.Companion CD features narrated video, photos, and drawings for most procedures in the book to help you put techniques into practice.Expert author shares her years of expertise in education, veterinary medicine, and writing to provide a valuable learning tool.

Table of Contents

Venous Blood Collection

Arterial Blood Collection

Injection Techniques

Dermatologic Techniques

Ear Examination

Ocular Techniques

Respiratory System Techniques

Pericardiocentesis

Gastrointestinal System Techniques

Urinary System Techniques

Vaginal Cytology

Bone Marrow Collection

Arthrocentesis

Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection

List of Procedures

Jugular Venipuncture

Jugular Venipuncture, Inverted Technique

Cephalic Venipuncture

Lateral Saphenous Venipuncture

Medial Saphenous Venipuncture

Collect Arterial Blood From The Femoral Artery

Collect Arterial Blood From The Dorsal Pedal Artery

Intravenous Injections

Intramuscular Injections

Subcutaneous Injections

Skin Scraping

Cellophane Tape Method

Vacuuming

Bacterial Culture Of Skin Pustule

Skin Biopsy

Woods Lamp Examination

Ear Examination

Schirmer Tear Test

Conjunctival Culture

Fluorescein Staining

Flushing The Nasolacrimal Ducts

Applying Topical Medications In The Eye

Conjunctival Scrapings

Respiratory Examination And Auscultation

Internal Nasal Examination

Pharyngeal Examination

Laryngeal Examination

Transtracheal Wash - Small And Large Dog

Small Dog Transtracheal Wash

Large Dog Tracheal Wash

Endotracheal Wash

Bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Lung Aspiration

Thoracocentesis

Pericardiocentesis

Oral Examination

Orogastric Intubation (Passing A Stomach Tube)

Nasogastric Intubation

Anal Sac Palpation And Expression

Percutaneous Transabdominal Liver Biopsy

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Of The Liver

Abdominocentesis

Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL)

Urine Collection By Cystocentesis

Urinary Catheterization: Male Cat

Urinary Catheterization: Male Dog

Urinary Catheterization: Female Dog

Prostatic Wash

Obtaining Vaginal Samples

Bone Marrow Aspiration

Bone Marrow Core

Arthrocentesis

Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection

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