Anesthesia for Veterinary TechniciansSusan Bryant Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a highly practical guide to anesthesia skills for veterinary technicians published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Packed with hints and tips to aid technicians in the practice of veterinary anesthesia, the book offers an essential resource to building anesthesia skills and improving knowledge. Encompassing both background knowledge and practical application of anesthesia-related skills, Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a valuable resource for veterinary technicians of all skill levels. Supplementary website materials, including charts and forms for use in the practice, are available at www.wiley.com/go/bryant. |
Contents
Anesthetic Complications and Emergencies 167 Samantha McMillan | 17 |
Lynette DeGouff CVT VTS Anesthesia Animal Cancer and Imaging Center | 26 |
4 | 29 |
Ithaca New York | 34 |
5 | 41 |
6 | 49 |
7 | 57 |
8 | 71 |
Ventilation Techniques in Small Animal Patients | 187 |
Anesthesia for Thoracotomies and RespiratoryChallenged Patients | 227 |
Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease | 257 |
Anesthesia for Emergency Trauma | 293 |
Anesthesia for Nontrauma | 301 |
Basic Physiology of Pain | 325 |
Pain Assessment | 333 |
Pain Management Strategies | 345 |
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