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Informationen zum Autor THE EDITOR: Susan Bryant , CVT, VTS (Anesthesia), is the anesthesia technician supervisor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Klappentext Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a highly practical guide to anesthesia skills for veterinary technicians published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Packed with hints and tips to aid technicians in the practice of veterinary anesthesia, the book offers an essential resource to building anesthesia skills and improving knowledge. Encompassing both background knowledge and practical application of anesthesia-related skills, Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a valuable resource for veterinary technicians of all skill levels. With chapters on preparation, equipment, anesthesia techniques, and pain assessment and management, the book fully covers the veterinary technician's role in anesthesia. Techniques for a variety of species, including equine, small mammal, and ruminant patients, and a variety of diseases, such as cardiac disease, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders, are included. Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is an essential guide for veterinary technicians, technicians preparing for their anesthesia exams, anesthesia veterinary technician specialists, and vet tech students. KEY FEATURES: Practical, hands-on guide to anesthesia procedures with broad species coverage Provides essential hints and tips for the veterinary technician Combines need-to-know background information with practical application Illustrated in full color Published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA) Supplementary website materials, including charts and forms for use in the practice, are at www.wiley.com/go/bryant. RELATED TITLES: Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide By Candyce M. Jack and Patricia M. Watson with Mark S. Donovan 9780813812045 Handbook of Veterinary Nursing By Hilary Orpet and Perdi Welsh 9780632052585 Zusammenfassung Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians is a highly practical guide to anesthesia skills for veterinary technicians published in association with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA). Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi 1. Review of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 3 Susan Bryant 2. The Preanesthetic Workup 13 Jennifer Dupre 3. Mathematics and Calculations for the Veterinary Anesthetist 29 Sharon Johnston 4. Records and Record Keeping 35 Heather Dulong 5. Preanesthetic Preparation 41 Connie Warren 6. Intravenous Access 49 Shawn Takada 7. Airway Maintenance 57 Darci Palmer 8. Anesthesia Equipment 71 Harry Latshaw and Deb Coleman 9. Introduction to Monitoring: Monitoring the ECG and Blood Gases 85 Jennifer Keefe 10. Monitoring: Pulse Oximetry and Temperature, and Hands-On 95 Amy Levensaler 11. Monitoring Blood Pressure and End-Tidal CO2 in the Anesthetized Patient 105 Heidi L. Reuss-Lamky 12. Fluid Therapy and Blood Products 123 Courtney Beiter 13. Premedication and Sedation Drugs 135 Sandra Robbins 14. Induction Drugs 143 Lori Fuehrer 15. Inhalant Anesthetics 153 Sharon Fornes 16. Recovery of the Anesthetic Patient 159 Michelle Cheyne 17. Anesthetic Complications and Emergencies 167 Samantha McMillan 18. Ventilation Techniques in Small Animal Patients 187 Christine Slowiak 19. Anesthesia for Ophthalmology Patients 195 Kim Lockhead 20. Anesthesia for Pa...
