A one-stop reference for veterinary clinicians in small animal practices
Veterinary technicians play a vital role in the successful operation of any small animal practice. One of the most important types of case they will face is an emergency call related to a possibly toxic exposure, which demands that they assess clinical urgency, triage calls, offer guidelines for the collection of diagnostic samples, and more. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials offers a foundational, practical guide to the most common small animal toxins, their poisoning risks, and the essential steps required to evaluate client calls and provide timely, effective assistance. Fully updated for reflect the latest research and expand treatment of key subjects, this is the must-own reference for clinical professionals.
Readers of the second edition of Small Animal Toxicology Essentials will also find:
Updated treatment of all common toxins
Detailed discussion of topics including differential diagnoses, clinical signs, laboratory sample collection, and many more
Additional color photographs and tables to facilitate toxin identification
Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is ideal for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students, for those working in small animal or emergency practice, no matter the length of employment.
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Höhe: 251 mm
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Dicke: 25 mm
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978-1-394-18011-0 (9781394180110)
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Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, is the Senior Director of Toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Wismer earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio's University of Findlay and her DVM from Purdue University in 1994. In July 2003, Dr. Wismer became a Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois, a visiting professor at St. Matthew's University, and a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network.
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University of Findlay; Purdue University
Contributors ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgement xii
Section 1: Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Toxicology 1
1 General Toxicologic Principles 3
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant
2 Incidence of Poisoning in Small Animals 16
Ginger Watts Brown
3 Toxicology Information Resources 22
Lisa Bunnell
4 Taking a Toxicologic History 29
Carrie Lohmeyer- Mauzy
5 Essential Calculations 37
Jennifer Kendall
6 Initial Management of Acute Intoxications 48
Brittany Parsons
7 Decontamination Procedures 55
Lisa Murphy
8 Antidotes 62
Tina Wismer
9 Most Deadly Toxins; Investigating Fatal Suspected Poisonings 77
Devon Davis and Safdar A. Khan Copyrighted Material
10 Toxicologic Testing and Using Diagnostic Laboratories 86
Lisa Murphy
Section 2: A Systems-Affected Approach to Toxicology 91
11 Nervous System 93
Tina Wismer
12 Cardiovascular System 98
Karla R. Smith
13 Pulmonary System 104
Jeff Backus
14 Hepatobiliary System 107
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant
15 Urinary System 113
Erin Freed
16 Other Systems 117
Tina Wismer
Section 3: Specific Toxicants 125
17 Rodenticides 127
Eric Dunayer
18 Insecticides 137
Brandee Bean
19 Other Pesticides 147
Kristi D. Long
20 Plants 159
Charlotte Means
21 Dietary Supplements and Herbs 174
Charlotte Means
22 Metals and Minerals 184
Frank Davis
23 Prescription Drugs 198
Jennifer Hopkins
24 Over- the- Counter Drugs 213
Jenny Schuett
25 Illicit Drugs and Drugs of Abuse 226
Sharon Gwaltney- Brant and Tina Wismer
26 Zootoxins 240
Tamara Foss
27 Food-Associated Intoxications 258
Mindy Perez
28 Mycotoxins and Mushrooms 271
Lizzy Stone-Lawrence
29 Household and Industrial Toxicants 290
Rhian Cope
30 Miscellaneous Toxicants 311
Elisha Argo
Appendices 329
Appendix 1: Drugs Used in Toxicology 331
Catherine Dzienisiewski
Appendix 2: Additional Toxic Plants and Associated System-Based Effects 348
Charlotte Means
Appendix 3: Plants Not Reported to be Toxic 373
Charlotte Means
Index 380
