Informationen zum Autor The Editors Rosina Lillywhite QTLS, Cert Ed, IQA, REVN is Head of Centre at the VetPartners School of Nursing and a Regisitered Equine Veterinary Nurse at Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire, UK. Marie Rippingale BSc (Hons), REVN, G-SQP, DipHE CVN, DipAVN (Equine), IQA is the Programme Lead for the Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing at Bottle Green Training Ltd in Derby, UK. Klappentext Discover a practical approach to equine veterinary nursing care, for use in clinical practice and education. Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing provides an introduction to the required knowledge and fundamental skills involved with veterinary nursing care for equine patients. It is a rigorous and comprehensive resource for any individual working in the equine veterinary industry, covering core topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical examination, medication administration, husbandry, infection control, and critical care for equine patients. Specific nursing care requirements for neonates and donkeys are also included. Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing readers will also find: Detailed discussion of topics including applied equine welfare, equine medical and surgical disorders, and equine anaesthesiaInformation, revision aids, and exam guidance specific to the current syllabi for the equine veterinary nursing qualificationAdvice on career progression, further qualifications, and training in equine care Written by a team of experienced equine veterinary nurses and equine veterinary surgeons and based on evidence-based research, Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing is ideal for equine veterinary nurses, student equine veterinary nurses, veterinary students and equine science students. This textbook can also be used for higher education equine courses. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors xi Foreword xiii Preface xv About the Companion Website xvii 1 Operational Requirements in Equine Practice 1 Rosina Lillywhite Glossary 1 1.1 Aims of Health and Safety 1 1.2 Health and Safety Legislation 2 1.3 Risk Assessments 17 1.4 Fire Safety 18 1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23 1.6 Accident Reporting 24 1.7 Maintaining Equipment in Practice 25 1.8 Emergency First Aid 29 1.9 Working Time Requirements and Pay 30 References 31 2 Professional Relationships and Communication 33 Marie Rippingale, Sophie Pearson, and Rosina Lillywhite Introduction 33 2.1 The Dynamics of Communication 33 2.2 Communicating with Clients 42 2.3 Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients 45 2.4 Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team 48 2.5 Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk 50 2.6 Customer Service 54 References 56 Further Reading 57 3 Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 59 Judith Parry 3.1 The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice 59 3.2 Professional Status and Accountability 61 3.3 Ethical Principles 65 3.4 Consent 69 3.5 Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues and Animals 74 3.6 The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse in Practice 76 References 76 Useful Websites 77 4 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 79 Lucy Middlecote and Sophie Pearson 4.1 Veterinary Terminology 79 4.2 Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities 79 4.3 Cell Biology 86 4.4 Basic Tissue Types 90 4.5 Structure and Function of the Integument 92 4.6 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 94 4.7 Structure and Function of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 109 4.8 Structure and Functi...

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The Editors Rosina Lillywhite QTLS, Cert Ed, IQA, REVN is Head of Centre at the VetPartners School of Nursing and a Regisitered Equine Veterinary Nurse at Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire, UK. Marie Rippingale BSc (Hons), REVN, G-SQP, DipHE CVN, DipAVN (Equine), IQA is the Programme Lead for the Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing at Bottle Green Training Ltd in Derby, UK.

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Discover a practical approach to equine veterinary nursing care, for use in clinical practice and education. Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing provides an introduction to the required knowledge and fundamental skills involved with veterinary nursing care for equine patients. It is a rigorous and comprehensive resource for any individual working in the equine veterinary industry, covering core topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical examination, medication administration, husbandry, infection control, and critical care for equine patients. Specific nursing care requirements for neonates and donkeys are also included. Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing readers will also find:

• Detailed discussion of topics including applied equine welfare, equine medical and surgical disorders, and equine anaesthesia
• Information, revision aids, and exam guidance specific to the current syllabi for the equine veterinary nursing qualification

• Advice on career progression, further qualifications, and training in equine care Written by a team of experienced equine veterinary nurses and equine veterinary surgeons and based on evidence-based research, Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing is ideal for equine veterinary nurses, student equine veterinary nurses, veterinary students and equine science students. This textbook can also be used for higher education equine courses.

  Inhalt

  List of Contributors xi

  Foreword xiii

  Preface xv

  About the Companion Website xvii

  1 Operational Requirements in Equine Practice 1
  Rosina Lillywhite

  Glossary 1

  1.1 Aims of Health and Safety 1

  1.2 Health and Safety Legislation 2

  1.3 Risk Assessments 17

  1.4 Fire Safety 18

  1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23

  1.6 Accident Reporting 24

  1.7 Maintaining Equipment in Practice 25

  1.8 Emergency First Aid 29

  1.9 Working Time Requirements and Pay 30

  References 31

  2 Professional Relationships and Communication 33
  Marie Rippingale, Sophie Pearson, and Rosina Lillywhite

  Introduction 33

  2.1 The Dynamics of Communication 33

  2.2 Communicating with Clients 42

  2.3 Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients 45

  2.4 Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team 48

  2.5 Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk 50

  2.6 Customer Service 54

  References 56

  Further Reading 57

  3 Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 59
  Judith Parry

  3.1 The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice 59

  3.2 Professional Status and Accountability 61

  3.3 Ethical Principles 65

  3.4 Consent 69

  3.5 Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues and Animals 74

  3.6 The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse in Practice 76

  References 76

  Useful Websites 77

  4 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 79
  Lucy Middlecote and Sophie Pearson

  4.1 Veterinary Terminology 79

  4.2 Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities 79

  4.3 Cell Biology 86

  4.4 Basic Tissue Types 90

  4.5 Structure and Function of the Integument 92

  4.6 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 94

  4.7 Structure and Function of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 109

  4.8 Structure and Function of the Endocrine System 117

  4.9 Structure and Function of the Circulatory System 120

  4.10 Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System 126

  4.11 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 128

  4.12 Structure and Function of the Digestive System 131

  4.13 Structure and Function of the Urinary System 138

  4.14 Structure and Function of the Reproductive System 141

  References 145

  5 Applied Equine Welfare, Health and Husbandry 147
  Nicola Smith, Louise Pailor, Lynn Irving, Kassie Hill, George Hunt, Cassie Woods, Bonny Millar, and Marie Rippingale

  Introduction 147

  5.1 The Principles of Equine Welfare 147

  5.2 Essential Factors for Maintaining Equine Health 150

  5.3 Nutritional Requirements of Equine Patients 169

  5.4 Methods of Equine Iden…