Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians - Grand Format

Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition, provides quick access to dozens of common, life-saving protocols and procedures. Each treatment technique is described in step-by-step detail and illustrated in full color. To prepare you for the veterinary setting, a team approach is emphasized. This edition adds three new chapters and includes practical, easy-to-apply medical math and scenario-based exercises.
Written by experienced veterinary technicians Andrea Battaglia and Andrea Steele, this resource prepares you for success on the VTNE, in veterinary practices, and in animal hospital emergency departments. Outstanding features include : Three new chapters are included : Supporting the Critically Ill or Injured Through Physical Rehabilitation Techniques, Fostering Well-Being in the ER and ICU, and Managing Pharmaceuticals in the ER.
Comprehensive coverage of pain management, respiratory emergencies, and urologic emergencies provides cutting-edge treatment options for a wide variety of commonly seen presenting problems. Step-by-step instructions show how to perform specific procedures and techniques, guiding you through key assessment and treatment techniques. Technician Notes highlight specific procedures with diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, providing at-a-glance guidance for students and practicing veterinary technicians.
Updated photos and illustrations enhance your understanding by accurately depicting the clinical signs encountered in emergency and critical care. Coverage of equipment and techniques includes the latest advances in basic lab equipment, fluid therapy, and oxygen therapy. Equipment lists provided at the beginning of most chapters ensure that you will have the appropriate tools on hand for each type of emergency situation.