DESCRIPTION:
The Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia continues to offer sound practical guidance on all aspects of sedation and anaesthesia in horses. It covers anaesthesia in a logical way from pre-anaesthetic preparation through to induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery as well as highlighting any problems and special situations. This second edition now devotes a new chapter to analgesia.
As an easy reference book, it is designed for everyday use by the equine practitioner from those who anaesthetise many horses daily under theatre conditions, to those who anaesthetise just a few a year. Moreover, Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia is useful for veterinary students, giving them a complete overview of equine anaesthesia.
¦ Completely revised and updated, including a new chapter on analgesia
¦ New illustrations
¦ Covers all fundamental and practical aspects of equine anaesthesia
¦ Easy-to-use small format
¦ Written by 2 experienced anaesthetists
¦ Includes both hospital and field anaesthesia
¦ Reviews common practice in Europe and USA
¦ Further reading at end of each chapter
¦ Completely revised and updated, and including a new chapter on analgesia.
¦ New illustrations bring content to life and clearly demonstrate information.
CONTENTS:
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. Sedation, Analgesia and Premedication.
3. Intravenous Anaesthesia.
4. Inhalation Anaesthesia.
5. Monitoring.
6. Anaesthetic Problems.
7. Anaesthesia in Special Situations.
Appendix: Recommended Techniques for Field Anaesthesia.
Index
