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Informationen zum Autor Kevin Corley and Jennifer Stephen are both based at Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital, Republic of Ireland. Kevin was formerly a Lecturer in Equine Medicine and Critical Care, and Head of the Neonatal Foal Intensive Care Programme, at the Royal Veterinary College, London. He is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Medicine (Internal Medicine) and diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. He is widely published in equine internal medicine and critical care, and has spoken at a range of international conferences. Klappentext The must-have resource drawing together all aspects of hospital care of the horse and specialist techniques in equine medicine. Written by a team of over 30 international experts working at the cutting edge of equine medicine and surgery. The emphasis is on practical, easy-to-access information, with a sound basis in evidence based medicine and full references for further enquiry.The Equine Hospital Manual covers the range of procedures used on hospitalized adult horses and foals from the simple to the advanced. The book is liberally illustrated with photographs and line drawings.Covering:* Basic skills including physical examination, blood collection, and bandaging* Advanced skills including mechanical ventilation, lung biopsy and cardiac output measurement* Designing and setting up an equine hospital* Biosecurity* Therapeutic drugs used in horses and their doses* Nutrition for hospital patients, including TPN and PPN* Fluid therapy - choices, amounts and pitfalls* Anaesthesia - equipment, techniques and post-operative care including analgesiaReflecting the substantial trend in recent years to treat horses in a hospital rather than in the field, this book provides all you need to know whether you have facilities to treat one or one hundred horses. Zusammenfassung The must-have resource drawing together all aspects of hospital care of the horse and specialist techniques in equine medicine. Written by a team of over 30 international experts working at the cutting edge of equine medicine and surgery. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Procedures In the Adult Horse . 1.1 - Endotracheal Intubation. Kevin Corley. 1.2 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Kevin Corley. 1.3 - Physical Examination. Anna Hammond. 1.4 - Examination Per Rectum. Emma Rowe. 1.5 - Collection Of Blood Samples and Intravenous Injection. Kevin Corley. 1.6 - Intramuscular Injections. Jennifer Stephen. 1.7 - Passage of A Nasogastric Tube and Indwelling Nasogastric Tube. Bettina Dunkel. 1.8 - Abdominocentesis. Jennifer Stephen. 1.9 - Peritoneal Lavage. Emma Rowe. 1.10 - Gastroscopy. Tim Brazil. 1.11 - Percutaneous Trocharisation. Emma Rowe. 1.12 - Rectal Mucosal Biopsy. Anna Hammond. 1.13 - Liver Biopsy. Kevin Corley. 1.14 - Jugular Catheterisation. Kevin Corley of the Cephalic and Lateral Thoracic Veins. Kevin Corley. 1.16 - Fluid Administration Sets. Kevin Corley. 1.17 - Electronic Infusion Pumps and Syringe Drivers. Kevin Corley. 1.18 - Blood and Plasma Transfusion. Anna Hammond. 1.19 - Collection of Arterial Blood Gas Samples. Harold Mckenzie. 1.20 - Arterial Catheterisation. Harold Mckenzie. 1.21 - Indirect Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement. Kevin Corley. 1.22 - Direct Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement. Kevin Corley. 1.23 - Central Venous Pressure Measurement. Mary Durando. 1.24 - Electrocardiography. Mary Durando. 1.25 - Echocardiography. Mary Durando. 1.26 - Cardiac Output Measurement. Mary Durando....
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Procedures In the Adult Horse.
2. Procedures in the Neonatal Foal.
3. Hospital Design and Organisation.
4. Anaesthesia.
5. Nutritional Management of the Hospitalised Horse.
6. Common Treatments.
7. Common Problems Encountered in the Hospitalised Horse.
8. Monitoring and Treating the Coagulation System.
9. Monitoring and Treating the Cardiovascular System.
10. Monitoring and Treating the Respiratory System.
11. Monitoring and Treating the Gastrointestinal System.
12. Monitoring and Treating the Liver.
13. Monitoring and Treating the Urogenital System.
14. Monitoring and Treating the Neurological System.
15. Monitoring and Treating Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Hospitalised Horses.
16. Management of Horses with Problems of the Integument.
17. Monitoring and Treatment of Eyes.
18. Physiotherapy.
19. Appendices
Bericht
"The strengths of the book are the ease with which information can be found, the chapters on procedures, and the appendices. This textbook is reasonably priced and is a good addition to the library of veterinary technicians, veterinary students, or practicing veterinarians." - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , June 2009
"This textbook provides a comprehensive reference for all members of a team involved in care of hospitalised equine patients.... covers many of the essential techniques used in equine hospitals and will provide an invaluable reference for anyone either starting an equine hospital, or working in one.... I wholeheartedly recommend The Equine Hospital Manual ." - Veterinary Times , May 2008
