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Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide. Canine and Feline. Edition No. 4

  • Book

  • 1216 Pages
  • April 2022
  • John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • ID: 5836323

The revised and expanded new edition of this classic reference to daily skills used by veterinary technicians

Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline provides rapid access to the information veterinary technicians need in clinical practice. With an easy-to-use tabular format, the book covers diagnostic and patient care skills, diseases and conditions, preventive care, anatomy, anesthesia, and all other major areas of veterinary technician education and training. Chapters written by experienced veterinary specialists integrate charts, tables, and concise explanatory text to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.

Focusing on practical skills and knowledge, the fourth edition features extensively revised material incorporating the latest developments, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in veterinary medicine. Brand-new chapters describe licensure and certifications in veterinary technology and discuss nursing theory and science and its relation to veterinary nursing. Expanded and updated coverage includes novel therapeutics in dermatology, vaccination standards, pain assessment and management, stress-free handling and nursing care strategies, RECOVER CPR guidelines, and more. Equally useful in the classroom and in the clinic, this popular quick-reference guide:

  • Provides new and updated content, including coverage of advancements in diagnostic capabilities and of pharmacologic agents used in treatment and management of disease states
  • Contains hundreds of clear illustrations and high-quality photographs
  • Includes a comprehensive table of contents in each chapter
  • Features a companion website with forms and worksheets, self-review questions, vocabulary flashcards, links to online resources, and PowerPoint slides

Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Fourth Edition remains an invaluable resource for both student and practicing veterinary technicians and nurses of all skill and experience levels.

Table of Contents

Figures xvii

Preface xxv

Acknowledgments xxvii

Summary of Key Features xxix

Contributors xxxi

About the Companion Website xxxv

Section One: Anatomy 1

Chapter 1: Anatomy 3

Section Two: Preventive Care 27

Chapter 2 Preventative Care and Vaccinations 29

Section Three: Diagnostic Skills

Chapter 3 Clinical Pathology 67

Chapter 4 Imaging 209

Section Four: Diseases and Conditions 281

Chapter 5 Dermatologic Diseases and Conditions 283

Chapter 6 Internal Medicine 299

Chapter 7 Nutritional Diseases and Conditions 495

Chapter 8 Ophthalmologic Diseases and Conditions 507

Chapter 9 Reproductive Diseases and Conditions 521

Chapter 10 Emergency Medicine 535

Chapter 11 Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions 565

Section Five: Patient Care Skills 575

Chapter 12 Animal Behavior 577

Chapter 13 Physical Rehabilitation 613

Chapter 14 Patient Care Skills in Clinical Practice 629

Chapter 15 Medical Calculations 693

Chapter 16 Medical Procedures 703

Chapter 17 Nutrition 751

Chapter 18 Pain Management 775

Chapter 19 Wound Care and Bandaging 813

Section Six: Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures 853

Chapter 20 Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures 855

Chapter 21 Dentistry 937

Chapter 22 Disinfection and Sterilization in Veterinary Healthcare Facilities 981

Chapter 23 Surgery 1021

Section Seven: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine 1077

Chapter 24 Regenerative Medicine 1079

Section Eight: Licensure and Certifications in Veterinary Technology and Nursing 1089

Chapter 25 Veterinary Technician / Nurse Specialist Certifications 1091

Chapter 26 Additional Certifications Obtainable by Veterinary Technicians 1103

Chapter 27 Nursing Theory 1111

Bibliography 1113

Index 1135

Authors

Mandy Fults Kenichiro Yagi Adobe Animal Hospital, Los Altos, California, USA..