Handbook of Veterinary Nursing

by Hilary Orpet (Royal Veterinary College, Boltons Park Farm, England); Perdi Welsh (Queen Mother Hospital, Royal Veterinary College)

• ISBN13: 9780470680117
• ISBN10: 0470680113
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Handbook of Veterinary Nursing provides the veterinary nurse with a quick reference point for many of the nursing procedures he or she may come across in the clinical setting. It provides clear and concise written instructions supported by diagrams and photographs which will be of benefit to veterinary nurses at all stages of their training and career. It will be particularly useful to those nurses studying for their RCVS Level Three Oral and Practical examinations. The book is laid out in note form and information is quick and easy to find with the use of bullets and tables. The emphasis is on the importance of working methodologically to a systematic routine using high quality procedures, thus helping the whole veterinary team ensure the most successful outcomes in animal care.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Ward

Ward Management - Introduction

Cleaning and Disinfection of Animal Accommodation

The Clinical Examination of Small Animals

Nutritional Support

Cleaning and Grooming the Patient

Dressings and Bandages

Physiotherapy

Administration and Dispensing of Medications

Preparation and Administration of an Enema

Urinary Catheterisation

Theatre Practice

An Introduction to Theatre Management

Preparation of the Theatre for Surgery

Preparation of the Surgical Team

Preparation of the Patient for Theatre

Assisting During Surgery

Sterilising Equipment for Theatre

Care of Surgical Instruments

Surgical Nursing

Assistance During Caesarean Section (C-Section Hysterotomy)

Dentistry

Skin Suturing Techniques

Practical Care of Wounds

Anaesthesia

Introduction - Evaluation of the Patient

Endotracheal Intubation

Monitoring General Anaesthesia

The Anaesthetic Machine

Anaesthetic Systems

Radiography

Practical Radiography

Selection of Exposure Factors

Radiographic Positioning

The Processing of Radiographs

Appraisal of the Film

Contrast Studies

Laboratory Techniques

Introduction - The Laboratory

Blood Tests

Urine Tests

Faecal Tests

Bacteriology Tests

Dermatology

Emergency Care and First Aid

Initial Assessment

Emergency Procedures

Fluid Therapy

First Aid - The A-Z of Specific Conditions

Appendices

Care Plans for Surgical and Medical Conditions

Calculations

Index

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