Equine Emergencies E-Book, 3rd Edition
New to this edition
- 12 new chapters help you ensure biosecurity and treat a variety of increasingly common emergency conditions, including diarrheal, infectious, and zoonotic diseases.
- Revised Organ Systems section presents content in a more user-friendly, timesaving format.
- What to Do and What Not to Do headings identify proper care techniques and alert you to steps you should avoid.
- Updated drug dosage table improves treatment with accurate dosage information for many recently approved drugs.
- Full-color design distinguishes specific features within the text for quick reference in critical situations.
Key Features
- Unique focus provides your only single-source guide devoted to equine emergency management.
- Bulleted format makes information easily retrievable, presenting detailed procedures in concise, step-by-step outlines.
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9781437710960 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | By James A. Orsini, DVM, DACVS and Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Edition Number | 3 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | Other |
| Imprint | Saunders |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 9 Nov 2007 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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Section I. General Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
1. Blood Collection
2. Medication Administration
3. Intravenous Catheter Placement
4. Intraosseous Infusion Technique
5. Regional Perfusion
6. Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infection Diagnoses
7. Biopsy Techniques
8. Endoscopy Techniques
Section II. Ultrasonography
9. General Principles, System and Organ Examination
PART TWO ORGAN SYSTEM EXAMINATION, NEONATOLOGY, SHOCK, AND TEMPERATURE-RELATED PROBLEMS
Section I Organ System Examination and Related Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Gastrointestinal System
12. Integumentary System
13. Liver Failure and Hemolytic Anemia
14. Blood Coagulation Disorders
15. Musculoskeletal System
16. Nervous System
17. Ophthalmology
18. Reproductive System
19. Respiratory System
20. Urinary System
Section II Neonatology
21. Neonatology
22. Perinatology/Monitoring the Pregnant Mare
23. Foal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Section III Shock and Temperature-Related Problems
24. Shock and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
25. Shock and Temperature-Related Problems
PART THREE LABORATORY TESTS
26. Emergency Measurement of Complete Blood Cell Count, Serum Chemistry Values, Blood Gases, and Body Fluids in Equine Practice
27. Cytology
PART FOUR TOXICOLOGY
28. Toxicology
PART FIVE MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL PROBLEMS
29. Laminitis
30. Disaster Medicine
31. Pain Management
32. Anesthesia for Field Emergencies and Euthanasia
33. Nutritional Guidelines for the Injured, Hospitalized and Post Surgical Patient
34. Emergency Diseases Seen in Europe
35. Emergency Diseases Seen in Australia and New Zealand -- NEW
36. Emergency Diseases Seen in South America -- NEW
37. Emergency Diseases Seen in the Middle East -- NEW
38. Foot Emergencies -- NEW
39. Mules, Donkeys and Miniataure Horses -- NEW
40. Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases -- NEW
41. Biosecurity – NEW
42. Show and Racetrack Emergencies -- NEW
43. Bull Fight Injuries -- NEW
EQUINE EMERGENCY DRUGS: APPROXIMATE DOSAGES, ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
PART SIX RESOURCE INFORMATION/APPENDICES
Appendix I: Reference Values
Appendix II: Age Related Changes in CBC and Chemistries
Appendix III: Calculations in Emergency Care
Appendix IV: Equivalents
Appendix V: Product Manufacturers
Appendix VI: Long Bone Physeal Fusion Times etc.
Appendix VII: Adverse Drug Reactions
Appendix VIII: Specific Drug Reactions and Recommended Treatments