DESCRIPTION:
Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 offers guidance for assessing the patient, interpreting diagnostic test results, and selecting appropriatemonitoring procedures.
CONTENTS:
1 An introduction to SIRS and the Rule of 20
2 Fluid balance
3 Blood pressure
4 Albumin and colloid osmotic pressure
5 Glucose
6 Electrolytes
7 Acid-base status
8 Oxygenation and ventilation
9 Coagulation
10 Red blood cells and hemoglobin
11 Heart rate, rhythm, and contractility
12 Neurological status
13 The renal system
14 White blood cells, immune status, and antimicrobial stewardship
15 Gastrointestinal system motility and integrity
16 Nutritional status
17 Temperature
18 Drug selection and dosing regimens
19 Pain management
20 Veterinary nursing care
21 Wounds and bandages
22 Anesthesia of the critical patient
