Kirk & Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment, 9th Edition
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| ISBN Number | 9781437707984 |
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| Author Information | By Richard B. Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM and Elisa Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Edition Number | 9 |
| Format | Book |
| Format Size | 229 x 152 (6 x 9) |
| Illustrations | Approx. 165 illustrations |
| Imprint | Saunders |
| Page Count | 784 |
| Publication Date | 20-09-2011 |
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Kirk & Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment, 9th Edition
Provide expert care for cats and dogs! Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment; 9th Edition covers not only the management of emergency conditions, but also strategies for dealing with hundreds of routine diagnostic and treatment challenges in small animals. Its user-friendly format provides instant access to vital information – making it an ideal resource in emergency situations; and it is conveniently organized by both body systems and presenting signs to help you easily reach a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan for all clinical situations. Written by veterinary experts Richard Ford and Elisa Mazzaferro, Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment; provides current guidelines for small animal emergency care; and the diagnostic procedures most commonly performed in a busy, team-oriented practice.
New to this edition
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- Quick Reference boxes include potential causes of each clinical abnormality and associated signs, step-by-step diagnostic plans, and clinical algorithms.
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- The latest vaccination guidelines includes protocols for dogs and cats at low, medium, and high risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
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- Updated coverage keeps you current with the latest on pain assessment, prevention, and treatment.
Key Features
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- Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are provided for all major emergency and non-emergency clinical procedures.
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- A logical, easy-to-use format lists all emergency conditions in alphabetical order, and includes quick reference boxes calling out key information such as clinical tips and cautions.
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- Clear, concise guidelines help you evaluate clinical signs and laboratory test data.
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- Clinical algorithms make it easier to identify and treat abnormalities.
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- Guidelines for assessment and treatment include practical advice and solutions, how to examine the small animal patient using a body systems and problem list approach, and a review of basic diagnostic procedures used in daily practice.
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- Coverage of toxicological emergencies describes how to manage exposures and poisonings.
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- A quick reference guide to the management of the emergency patient is conveniently located on the inside cover.
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- A comprehensive drug formulary makes lookup easy, and includes proprietary names, actions/use of each drug, formulations, recommended dosages, and special precautions, with emergency medications highlighted for fast reference
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- This all-in-one reference includes practical coverage of emergency procedures, physical assessment in illness and health, routine and advanced testing procedures, diagnostic tests sampling, preparation, procedures, and interpretation.
Author Information
| Origin | Foreign |
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