Essentials of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Small Animal Practice

Authors:  John C. Thurmon DVM, MS, William J. Tranquilli DVM, MS, G. John Benson DVM, MS

Drawn directly from the parent text, Lumb & Jones Veterinary Anesthesia, this convenient handbook is just right for fast, effective decision-making in the surgical unit. You,ll get useful information on physiology, anesthesia drugs, techniques for application, and more. Critical points are emphasized for specific clinical emergencies and for Board preparation.

 

Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management Secrets
Authors:  Stephen A. Greene DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVA

The highly popular Secrets Series(R) presents an important new resource for veterinarians in this comprehensive, yet focused, coverage of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Among the topics covered are patient management, preparation, pharmacology, monitoring, anesthetic complications, anesthesia and systemic disease, special anesthetic considerations, regional anesthesia, and pain management for small animals.

 

Handbook of Veterinary Drugs
Authors:  Dana G. Allen DVM, MSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine); John K. Pringle DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Med); Dale A. Smith DVM, DVSc; Kirby Pasloske BSc, DVM, DVSc (Clinical Pharmacology); Kendra Day BSc(Pharm)

The Second Edition of this popular formulary provides up-to-date, easily accessible information about drugs for all types of veterinary practices. From companion dogs, cats, exotics, reptiles, birds, and fish to horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs, this handbook provides all the information needed in daily practice. Portable, concise, and easy to use, Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, Second Edition will be a staple in every veterinary practice.

The book is divided along the lines of practice: small animal (dogs and cats), large animal (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs), and exotics (avian, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, fish, and "pocket pets"). Each section begins with tables of dosages, followed by detailed descriptions of commonly prescribed medications. Each entry includes the drug name (along with US and Canadian trade names), followed by sections on: indications, adverse and common side effects, drug interactions, formulations, and other uses. Conversion tables and formulas are easy to locate and use. The index allows readers to look up either the generic or brand name for rapid access to the relevant information. Included in the adverse effects section are long-term human exposure considerations, as required by US regulatory offices.
 

Quick Reference of Veterinary Medicine
Authors:  William R. Fenner DVM, ACVIM

Now in its revised, updated Third Edition, this handy quick-reference guide provides easy and rapid access to the facts needed in daily small-animal practice. The book is written in outline format and organized to help the veterinarian quickly recognize signs and symptoms, formulate a differential diagnosis, select and interpret laboratory tests, choose a therapy, and find additional reference material. Major sections cover clinical signs and client complaints; laboratory abnormalities; principles of fluid, osmotic, and electrolyte balance; systems disturbances; and special topics.
New chapters in the Third Edition cover behavioral disturbances, pain and pain management, dental and periodontal disorders, geriatrics, and cancer. Other problems addressed for the first time in this edition include splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, ataxia, polycythemia, and thyroid disorders. All chapters from the previous edition have been thoroughly updated.
 

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