CHF76.25
Download steht sofort bereit
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.
Autorentext
The editors
Mandy Fults, MS, LVT, CVPP, VTS (Clinical Practice), Liberty Hill, Texas, USA.
Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), is the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer at Veterinary Emergency Group, Valhalla, New York, USA, and is the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative.
Inhalt
Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Summary of Key Features
Contributors
About the Companion Website
Section One: Anatomy
Chapter 1: Anatomy
Muscles
Anatomy of the Muscle and Associated Connections
Types of Muscle Action
Muscles and Location
Skeleton
Sections of the Spine
Thoracic Limbs
Pelvic Limbs
Circulatory System
Function of the Heart
Structure of the Heart Wall
Pulmonary Circulation
Systemic Circulation
Blood Vessels
Cardiac Cycle
Conduction System
Arterial Circulation
Venous Circulation
Nervous System
Digestion
Sequential Stages of Digestion
How Digestion Works
Accessory Organs
Integument
Functions
Layers of the Skin
Hair Formation
Foot Pads
Claws
Respiratory System
Structures of the Respiratory System
Lungs
Muscles of Respiration
Respiratory Terms
Section Two: Preventive Care
Chapter 2: Preventive Care
Physical Examination
Initial Examination
Pediatric Physical Examination
Normal Parturition
Geriatric Physical Examination
Cardiac Examination
Pulmonary Examination
Abdominal Examination
Otoscopic Examination
Regional Lymph Node Examination
Neurological Examination
Orthopedic Examination
Vaccinations
Guidelines to Follow When Vaccinating an Animal
Vaccination Protocols
Titers
Adverse Events
Animal Care
Client Education: Home Dental Care
Grooming
Bathing
Nail Trimming
Anal Sac Expression
Ear Cleaning and Flushing
Section Three: Diagnostic Skills
Chapter 3: Clinical Pathology
Blood Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Collection
Handling
Storage
Transport
AcidBase Balance Evaluation
Blood Chemistry
Chemistry Function Tests
Miscellaneous Diagnostic Tests Therapeutic Monitoring and Toxicity
Cytology
Cytology Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Collection
Handling
Storage
Transport
Cytology Evaluation
Interpretation
Effusion Cytology
Ear Cytology
Fecal Cytology
Vaginal Cytology
Hematology
Red Blood Cell Morphology and Alterations
White Blood Cell Morphology and Alterations
White Blood Cell Alterations
White Blood Cell Population Changes
Platelet Morphology and Alterations
Coagulation Tests
Blood Transfusions
Blood typing
Immunology and Serology Tests
Microbiology
Microbiology Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Collection
Handling
Storage
Transport
Most Commonly Used Culture Media
Culture Media Inoculation and Incubation
Culture Growth Evaluation
Staining Solutions and Procedures
Staining Problems
Parasitology
Fecal Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport Tips
Collection
Handling
Storage
Transport
Fecal Evaluation
Fecal Flotation Solutions
Endoparasites
Ectoparasites <p>...