Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Neurology
Published on 21. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-7020-2911-0 (ISBN)
Description
Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first opinion case and the referral.
Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using 'Nurse Boxes' in the text to guide them to the specific information they need.
new approach: clinical cases offering examination, treatment options, clinical tips relevant for the general small animal veterinary practitioner - all case descriptions based on common template
offers synoptic, easy accessible and essential information
provides essential information on selected topics
authorship ensures accuracy of information
relevant to all general practitioners
written to increase the skill and practice the general veterinary practitioner
intend to meet CPD-need, but focus on: differential diagnosis and practical case handling
offers self-assessment features at the end of every chapter making it relevant for veterinary students as well
broad readership: practitioners and students indicated in the text by ' Notes for Vets'; nurses indicated in the text by 'Notes for Nurses' and pet owners indicated in the text by ' Notes for Pet Owners'
handy format with flexi cover
species covered to be limited to cats, dogs and rabbits
full colour throughout
New veterinary series for general practitioners called: Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice
First 4 volumes to come out in 2008 are:
- Small Animal Ophthalmology, Volume 1
- Small Animal Dentistry, Volume 2
- Small Animal Dermatology, Volume 3
- Small Animal Oncology, Volume 4
The other 3 volumes to come out in 2009 are:
- Small Animal Neurology, Volume 5
- Small Animal Cardiology, Volume 6
- Small Animal Gastroenterology, Volume 7
The rest of the volumes have been identified and will be as follows:
- Small Animal Infectious Diseases
- Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Small Animal Anaesthesia
- Small Animal Geriatrics
- Small Animal Imaging
- Small Animal Wound Care
- Small Animal Behaviour
- Small Animal Emergency Medicine
- Small Animal Surgery
- Small Animal Nutrition
Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using 'Nurse Boxes' in the text to guide them to the specific information they need.
new approach: clinical cases offering examination, treatment options, clinical tips relevant for the general small animal veterinary practitioner - all case descriptions based on common template
offers synoptic, easy accessible and essential information
provides essential information on selected topics
authorship ensures accuracy of information
relevant to all general practitioners
written to increase the skill and practice the general veterinary practitioner
intend to meet CPD-need, but focus on: differential diagnosis and practical case handling
offers self-assessment features at the end of every chapter making it relevant for veterinary students as well
broad readership: practitioners and students indicated in the text by ' Notes for Vets'; nurses indicated in the text by 'Notes for Nurses' and pet owners indicated in the text by ' Notes for Pet Owners'
handy format with flexi cover
species covered to be limited to cats, dogs and rabbits
full colour throughout
New veterinary series for general practitioners called: Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice
First 4 volumes to come out in 2008 are:
- Small Animal Ophthalmology, Volume 1
- Small Animal Dentistry, Volume 2
- Small Animal Dermatology, Volume 3
- Small Animal Oncology, Volume 4
The other 3 volumes to come out in 2009 are:
- Small Animal Neurology, Volume 5
- Small Animal Cardiology, Volume 6
- Small Animal Gastroenterology, Volume 7
The rest of the volumes have been identified and will be as follows:
- Small Animal Infectious Diseases
- Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Small Animal Anaesthesia
- Small Animal Geriatrics
- Small Animal Imaging
- Small Animal Wound Care
- Small Animal Behaviour
- Small Animal Emergency Medicine
- Small Animal Surgery
- Small Animal Nutrition
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
General small animal veterinary practitioner
Veterinary students nearing the end of their course
Veterinary nurses
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 246 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-2911-0 (9780702029110)
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Sue Fitzmaurice BVSc DipACVIM(Neurology) DipECVN MRCVS
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Content
1. The Neurological Case 1.Taking a history 2.The neurological examination 3.Localizing lesions
2. Alteration in Mental State 4. Alteration in mental state - an introduction 5. Head trauma 6. Metabolic encephalopathy:insulinoma 7. Metabolic encephalopathy: hepatic encephalopathy 8. Metabolic encephalopathy: osmolality 9. Granulomatous meningoencephalitis
3. Behaviour Change 10. Behaviour change - an introduction 11. Loss of house-training 12. Defecation: faecal incontinence 13. Psychological 14. Intracranial arachnoid cyst 15. Aggression
4. Seizures 16. Seizures - an introduction 17. Skull tumor 18. Meningioma 19. Cerebral haemorrhage 20. Hydrocephalus 21. Idiopathic epilepsy 22. Post-ictal behaviour change
5. Cranial Nerve Function 23. Blindness 24. The control of pupil diameter 25. Alteration in pupil function 26. Secretions 27. Alteration of eyelid position and movement 28. Horner's syndrome 29. Idiopathic facial paralysis 30. Dropped jaw 31. Middle ear disease 32. Otogenic intracranial infection 33. Deafness 34. Sneezing 35. Coughing 36. Change in voice and swallowing
6. Gait 37. Gait - an introduction 38. UMN: spinal empyema 39. UMN: spinal cord infarction 40. UMN: vertebral malformation 41. UMN: invertebral disc disease 42. UMN: spinal fracture 43. LMN paresis and paralysis - an introduction 44. LMN paresis and paralysis: acquired myasthenia gravis 45. LMN paresis and paralysis: brachial plexus avulsion 46. LMN paresis and paralysis: flaccid tail 47. Ataxia: spinal ataxia 48. Ataxia: cerebellar ataxia 49. Ataxia: vestibular ataxia
7. Lameness 50. Lameness - an introduction 51. Lameness: nerve root compression 52. Lameness: nerve root tumors 53. Lameness ischaemia
8. Posture 54. Posture - an introduction 55. Torticollis 56. Collapse
9. Balance 57. Balance - an introduction 58. Loss of balance 59. Truncal ataxia 60. Ventroflexion of the neck
10. Palpation 61. Muscle tone - an introduction 62. Tremor 63. Tetanus 64. Hypocalcaemia 65. Trismus 66. Bilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscles 67. Unilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscle
11. Pain 68. Pain - an introduction 69. Neck pain 70. Meningitis of large breed dogs 71. Retroperitoneal disease 72. Scratching
12. Urinary Incontinence 73. Urinary incontinence - an introduction 74. No attempt to urinate 75. Leaks, dribbles urine
Appendices MCQs MCQ - Answers
Appendix 1. Abbreviations Appendix 2. cererospinal fluid and the ventricular system Appendix 3. Collection of CSF Appendix 4. CSF analysis Appendix 5. Imaging the nervouse system Appendix 6. Neuropathology Appendix 7. Referral of a patient
Further reading Index
2. Alteration in Mental State 4. Alteration in mental state - an introduction 5. Head trauma 6. Metabolic encephalopathy:insulinoma 7. Metabolic encephalopathy: hepatic encephalopathy 8. Metabolic encephalopathy: osmolality 9. Granulomatous meningoencephalitis
3. Behaviour Change 10. Behaviour change - an introduction 11. Loss of house-training 12. Defecation: faecal incontinence 13. Psychological 14. Intracranial arachnoid cyst 15. Aggression
4. Seizures 16. Seizures - an introduction 17. Skull tumor 18. Meningioma 19. Cerebral haemorrhage 20. Hydrocephalus 21. Idiopathic epilepsy 22. Post-ictal behaviour change
5. Cranial Nerve Function 23. Blindness 24. The control of pupil diameter 25. Alteration in pupil function 26. Secretions 27. Alteration of eyelid position and movement 28. Horner's syndrome 29. Idiopathic facial paralysis 30. Dropped jaw 31. Middle ear disease 32. Otogenic intracranial infection 33. Deafness 34. Sneezing 35. Coughing 36. Change in voice and swallowing
6. Gait 37. Gait - an introduction 38. UMN: spinal empyema 39. UMN: spinal cord infarction 40. UMN: vertebral malformation 41. UMN: invertebral disc disease 42. UMN: spinal fracture 43. LMN paresis and paralysis - an introduction 44. LMN paresis and paralysis: acquired myasthenia gravis 45. LMN paresis and paralysis: brachial plexus avulsion 46. LMN paresis and paralysis: flaccid tail 47. Ataxia: spinal ataxia 48. Ataxia: cerebellar ataxia 49. Ataxia: vestibular ataxia
7. Lameness 50. Lameness - an introduction 51. Lameness: nerve root compression 52. Lameness: nerve root tumors 53. Lameness ischaemia
8. Posture 54. Posture - an introduction 55. Torticollis 56. Collapse
9. Balance 57. Balance - an introduction 58. Loss of balance 59. Truncal ataxia 60. Ventroflexion of the neck
10. Palpation 61. Muscle tone - an introduction 62. Tremor 63. Tetanus 64. Hypocalcaemia 65. Trismus 66. Bilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscles 67. Unilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscle
11. Pain 68. Pain - an introduction 69. Neck pain 70. Meningitis of large breed dogs 71. Retroperitoneal disease 72. Scratching
12. Urinary Incontinence 73. Urinary incontinence - an introduction 74. No attempt to urinate 75. Leaks, dribbles urine
Appendices MCQs MCQ - Answers
Appendix 1. Abbreviations Appendix 2. cererospinal fluid and the ventricular system Appendix 3. Collection of CSF Appendix 4. CSF analysis Appendix 5. Imaging the nervouse system Appendix 6. Neuropathology Appendix 7. Referral of a patient
Further reading Index