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Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Hardback Book

Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Hardback

Edited by Louise Southwood, Pamela A. Wilkins

Hardback

Description

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 horseFor 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.

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