UPC: 9781840761948 | Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (Hardcover)

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Early recognition of problems by owners appropriate first aid and timely referral by field veterinarians improve the chance of survival for horses requiring emergency management and critical care. With a view toward improving patient outcome Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is written by a team of enthusiastic equine specialists who explore a host of conditions that the equine veterinarian will encounter. Areas covered include: Digestive musculoskeletal cardiovascular respiratory urogenital and nervous systems Neonatal diseases Lacerations wounds and skin diseases requiring emergency care Emergency ophthalmological problems Toxicology Antimicrobial drugs and nutritional support Fluid inotrope and vasopressor therapy Sedation and analgesia Systemic inflammatory response The postoperative colic patient Critical care of the pregnant mare and neonate The recumbent horse For each disease or condition the book includes an overview key points etiology/pathogenesis clinical features differential diagnosis diagnosis and management/treatment. It also provides step-by-step instructions on frequently performed procedures for the emergency/critical care patient. The text features a concise bullet-point style to facilitate quick assimilation along with color photos and useful charts and diagrams. Equine veterinarians will find this book an essential addition to their libraries.