Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide - Canine and Feline by Kenichiro Yagi (US edition, paperback) - 9781119557203

The revised and expanded new edition of this classic reference to daily skills used by veterinary technicians Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline provides rapid access to the information veterinary technicians need in clinical practice. With an easy-to-use tabular format, the book covers diagnostic and patient care skills, diseases and conditions, preventive care, anatomy, anesthesia, and all other major areas of veterinary technician education and training. Chapters written by experienced veterinary specialists integrate charts, tables, and concise explanatory text to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information. Focusing on practical skills and knowledge, the fourth edition features extensively revised material incorporating the latest developments, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in veterinary medicine. Brand-new chapters describe licensure and certifications in veterinary technology and discuss nursing theory and science and its relation to veterinary nursing. Expanded and updated coverage includes novel therapeutics in dermatology, vaccination standards, pain assessment and management, stress-free handling and nursing care strategies, RECOVER CPR guidelines, and more. Equally useful in the classroom and in the clinic, this popular quick-reference guide: Provides new and updated content, including coverage of advancements in diagnostic capabilities and of pharmacologic agents used in treatment and management of disease states Contains hundreds of clear illustrations and high-quality photographs Includes a comprehensive table of contents in each chapter Features a companion website with forms and worksheets, self-review questions, vocabulary flashcards, links to online resources, and PowerPoint slides Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Fourth Edition remains an invaluable resource for both student and practicing veterinary technicians and nurses of all skill and experience levels.Table of Content Figures xvii Preface xxv Acknowledgments xxvii Summary of Key Features xxix Contributors xxxi About the Companion Website xxxv Section One: Anatomy 1 Chapter 1: Anatomy 3 Section Two: Preventive Care 27 Chapter 2 Preventative Care and Vaccinations 29 Section Three: Diagnostic Skills Chapter 3 Clinical Pathology 67 Chapter 4 Imaging 209 Section Four: Diseases and Conditions 281 Chapter 5 Dermatologic Diseases and Conditions 283 Chapter 6 Internal Medicine 299 Chapter 7 Nutritional Diseases and Conditions 495 Chapter 8 Ophthalmologic Diseases and Conditions 507 Chapter 9 Reproductive Diseases and Conditions 521 Chapter 10 Emergency Medicine 535 Chapter 11 Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions 565 Section Five: Patient Care Skil