Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians

by Bryant, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780813805863
• ISBN10: 0813805864
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-02
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a highly practical guide to anesthesia skills for veterinary technicians published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Packed with hints and tips to aid technicians in the practice of veterinary anesthesia, the book offers an essential resource to building anesthesia skills and improving knowledge. Encompassing both background knowledge and practical application of anesthesia-related skills, Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a valuable resource for veterinary technicians of all skill levels.

Author Biography

Susan Bryant, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia), is the anesthesia technician supervisor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

Table of Contents

Review of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

The Pre-Anesthetic Work-Up

Mathematics and Calculations for the Veterinary Anesthetist

Records and Record Keeping

Pre-Anesthetic Preparation

Intravenous Access

Airway Maintenance

Anesthesia Equipment

Introduction to Monitoring, Monitoring the ECG and Blood Gases

Monitoring Pulse Oximetry, Temperature, and "Hands On" Monitoring

Monitoring Blood Pressure and End-Tidal CO₂ in the Anesthetized Patient

Fluid Therapy and Blood Products

Pre-Medication and Sedation Drugs

Induction Drugs

Inhalant Anesthetics

Recovery of the Anesthetic Patient

Anesthetic Complications and Emergencies

Ventilation Techniques in the Small Animal Patient

Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Procedures

Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease

Anesthesia for The Small Animal Patient with Head Trauma or Increased Intracranial Pressure

Anesthesia for Thoracotomies and the Respiratory Challenged Patient

Anesthesia for Patients with Endocrine Disease

Anesthesia for the Patient with Renal Disease

Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease

Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients

Anesthesia for the Geriatric Patient

Cesarean Section Techniques

Anesthesia for the Emergency Trauma Patient

Anesthesia for the Non-Trauma Emergency Patient

Anesthesia for Small Exotics: Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits

Basic Physiology of Pain

Pain Assessment

Pain Management Strategies

Equine Anesthesia

Ruminant Anesthesia

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