AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians by Reeder, Deborah -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title page Copyright page Preface Acknowledgments Contributors Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations CHAPTER 1 General Horse Management

Facilities Restraint of Horses Methods of Identification Hoof Care Transportation of Horses

CHAPTER 2 Equine Nutrition

Introduction General Digestive Physiology and Architecture of the Gut Nutrient Requirements Feeding Different Classes of Horses Feeding Management Seasonal Nutrition Considerations Special Needs Conclusion Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 3 Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Hematology Immunology The Cardiovascular System The Respiratory System Respiratory Physiology: Breathing The Gastrointestinal System The Nervous System The Urinary System The Liver The Endocrine System The Skin The Eye The Ear The Musculoskeletal System The Hoof

CHAPTER 4 Equine Reproduction

Reproductive Anatomy of the Mare Puberty Reproductive Endocrinology in the Mare Controlling the Estrous Cycle Pregnancy Placentation Diagnosis of Pregnancy Fetal Assessment Parturition Reproductive Management of Mares Artificial Insemination Equine Embryo Transfer: Technique, Expectations, and Results Infertility The Stallion Veterinary Technician’s Role

CHAPTER 5 Equine Wellness Program

Vaccination Guidelines Equine Internal Parasites Annual Components of an Equine Wellness Program Preventative Health Care for the Neonatal Foal

CHAPTER 6 Foal Care

Basic Foal Care Advanced Nursing Care for Neonates Common Foal Diseases

CHAPTER 7 Equine Pharmacology

Introduction Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Routes of Administration Drug Incompatibilities Drug Compounding Drug Dosage Determination Scheduled (Controlled) Drugs Specific Drug Classes

CHAPTER 8 Laboratory Diagnosis in Equine Practice

Laboratory Use and Safety Sample Preparation and Submission Protocol Hematology Laboratory Evaluation of Blood Samples Clinical Chemistry Serum Biochemistry Analysis Urinalysis Collection of Body Fluids Tissue Biopsy Skin and Hair Analysis Fecal Analysis Procedures for Fecal Floatation Virology Microbiology

CHAPTER 9 Equine Anesthesia

Preanesthetic Assessment Anesthetic Preparation Premedication and Sedation Analgesia in Horses Induction Intubation Positioning on the Operating Room Table Maintenance Monitoring Supportive Care Neuromuscular Blockers Recovery Anesthesia and Sedation in Foals Complications Postanesthetic Myopathies and Neuropathies Problems with Recovery

CHAPTER 10 Surgical Assistance

The Preoperative Operating Room Patient Induction and Preparation Patient Positioning and Preparation Preparation of Patient The Surgical Team Preparing the Operating Room Common Instruments Decontaminating and Sterilizing Tissue Injury Preparation of the Surgical Patient Common Orthopedic Procedures Soft Tissue Procedures

CHAPTER 11 Nursing Care

Examinations Nursing Skills

CHAPTER 12 Technical Procedures

Nasogastric Intubation Abdominocentesis Rebreathing Examination Bronchoalveolar Lavage Transtracheal Wash (Transtracheal Aspiration) Whole Blood Transfusion Urinary Catheterization Arthrocentesis

CHAPTER 13 Diagnostic Procedures

Regional Analgesia and Anesthesia Radiography Ultrasound Nuclear Scintigraphy Thermography Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging

CHAPTER 14 Common Equine Medical Emergencies

Colic Exhausted Horse Syndrome Rhabdomyolysis Choke Lacerations Bandages for Emergencies Sudden Non–Weight-Bearing Lameness Ophthalmologic Emergencies

CHAPTER 15 Equine Office Procedures

Regulations and Definitions Variations of Types of Equine Practice The Equine Client and Communications The Receptionist Role and Appointments Admission of Patients Medical Records Discharge Inventory Management Logs Import and Export Common Forms used in an Equine Practice Billing and Data Entry Accounting and Budgets Client Education

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