Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide

Canine and Feline

Candyce M. Jack, Patricia M. Watson (Autoren)

Mark S. Donovan (Urheber)

Buch | Hardcover

744 Seiten

2008 | 2nd Revised edition
Iowa State University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8138-1204-5 (ISBN)

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Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Second Edition, is the ideal clinical companion for veterinary technicians in practice and in training. Fully revised and updated, this new edition features an improved layout for even faster access to information. The charts and tables throughout are designed for easy reference, enabling technicians to quickly apply their knowledge and skills to the daily clinical setting. Covering all aspects of the veterinary technician's duties in the care of dogs and cats, from the basics of physical examinations to specialized nursing and technical procedures, Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide is a practical, accessible manual for veterinary support staff.

Candyce M. Jack , LVT, has a Bachelor of Science in zoology from the University of Washington and an associates degree in veterinary technology from Pierce Community College. She is currently licensed and working in Washington State and is a member of her state and national technician associations. Patricia M. Watson , LVT, has a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from James Madison University and an associates degree in veterinary technology from Pierce Community College. She is currently licensed and working in Washington State and is a member of her state and national technician associations. With consulting editor Mark S. Donovan , DVM.

Figure List xvii Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxiii Contributors xxiii Section One: Anatomy 3 Chapter 1: Anatomy 5 Section Two: Preventative Care 15 Chapter 2: Preventative Care and Vaccinations 17 Chapter 3: Nutrition 57 Section Three: Diagnostic Skills 69 Chapter 4: Laboratory 71 Chapter 5: Imaging 157 Color Plate Chapter 6: General Medicine 201 Chapter 7: Emergency Medicine 299 Section Four: Patient Care Skills 327 Chapter 8: Patient Care 329 Chapter 9: Pain Management 379 Chapter 10: Wound Care 395 Chapter 11: Parenteral Nutrition 413 Chapter 12: Medical Procedures 427 Section Five: Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures 437 Chapter 13: Anesthesia 439 Chapter 14: Dentistry 497 Chapter 15: Surgery 521 Section Six: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacology 555 Chapter 16: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine 557 Chapter 17: Pharmacology 567 Appendix 625 Metric Units 625 Weights 625 Liquid Measure 626 Length 626 Kilograms to Body Surface Area 627 Temperature Conversion 627 Disinfectants 628 Glossary 631 Abbreviations 647 Bibliography 651 Index 661

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.8.2008
Zusatzinfo	ill
Verlagsort	Arnes, AI
Sprache	englisch
Maße	313 x 221 mm
Gewicht	2254 g
Einbandart	gebunden
Themenwelt	Veterinärmedizin ► Klinische Fächer ► Pathologie
ISBN-10	0-8138-1204-6 / 0813812046
ISBN-13	978-0-8138-1204-5 / 9780813812045
Zustand	Neuware