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Informationen zum Autor Steven Swaim , DVM, is a professor emeritus at Auburn University. Walter Renberg , DVM, DACVS, is an associate professor at Kansas State University Kathy Shike , RVT, is a veterinary technician supervisor at Kansas State University. Klappentext Small Animal Bandaging, Casting and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in small animal patients. This very practical book offers step-by-step procedures with accompanying photographs to aid in the secure and effective application of bandages, casts, and splints. Coverage includes indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications for each technique. Small Animal Bandaging, Casting and Splinting Techniques is an indispensable guide for busy veterinary technicians and nurses, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students. Key features Provides a practical how-to reference for effectively using bandages, casts, and splints on small animals Illustrates proper techniques through step-by-step photographs Covers indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications Includes both soft tissue and orthopedic considerations Zusammenfassung Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in small animal patients. Inhaltsverzeichnis Mission Statement xi Foreword xiii Preface xv Acknowledgments xvii Chapter 1 - Basics of Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting 3 Bandaging 3 Purposes and functions of a bandage 3 Components of a bandage 4 Primary-contact layer 4 Highly absorptive dressings 4 Gauze dressings 4 Hypertonic saline dressings 5 Calcium alginate dressings 5 Copolymer starch dressings 5 Moisture-retentive dressings 5 Polyurethane foam dressings 6 Polyurethane film dressings 6 Hydrogel dressings 7 Hydrocolloid dressings 7 Nonadherent semiocclusive dressings 7 Antimicrobial dressings 8 Extracellular matrix bioscaffold dressings 8 Secondary-intermediate layer 9 Tertiary-outer layer 9 Special considerations in bandaging, casting, and splinting 10 Frequency of changes 10 Security 10 Pressure relief 11 Joint immobilization 11 Maceration and excoriation 12 Need for sedation or anesthesia during bandage change 12 Casts and splints 13 General information 13 Purposes and functions of casts and splints 13 Materials 13 Splint rods 13 Commercial splints 13 Plastic splinting material 13 Stockinette 13 Casting tapes 14 Chapter 2 - Head and Ear Bandages 15 Emergency ear bandage 15 Indications 15 Technique 15 Aftercare 16 Advantages and complications 16 Basic head and ear bandage 16 Indications 16 Technique 16 Aftercare 22 Advantages and complications 23 Chapter 3 - Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic Bandages 25 Thoracic, abdominal bandages 25 Circumferential thoracic, abdominal bandage 25 Indications 25 Technique 26 Aftercare 29 Advantages and complications 29 Windowed thoracic, abdominal bandage 29 Indications 29 Technique 29 Aftercare 29 Advantages and complications 29 Thoracic, abdominal tie-over bandage 29 Indications 29 Technique 30 Aftercare 31 Advantages and complications 31 Pelvic bandages 32 Circumferential pelvic bandage 32 Indications 32 Technique 33 Aftercare...
