Handbook of Veterinary Emergency Protocols
Dog and Cat
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
267 pages
978-1-59161-033-5 (ISBN)
Description
This practical "cookbook" is designed to provide quick, accurate emergency medicine and critical care information to the student, technician or practitioner. The handbook provides the practicing emergency veterinarian with rapid access to brief but complete protocols on the most common emergencies encountered in a veterinary practice. The protocols covered in this title provide a set of clear, concise guidelines to streamline the treatment process of emergency medicine. The history, clinical signs, diagnostic recommendations, treatment and prognosis is listed each of 165 protocols featured in the book. The 15 step-by-step, illustrated techniques for common procedures, provides veterinarians with a convenient, easy to follow quick reference guide. Techniques for triage, stabilization and patient management are emphasized in this presentation. This book is set up in sections in alphabetical order and each disease entity within a section is also alphabetized. Tabs divide each section so that information can be accessed quickly and easily. Four wall charts covering CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and canine and feline drug dosages are included in this presentation. This handy, durable book that efficiently captures the information needed to properly manage the emergency patient, thus making it a valuable resource for veterinarians and technicians.
Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.
Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jackson
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59161-033-5 (9781591610335)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Maureen McMichael
Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols
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10/2014
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Wiley
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Content
Contents
section 1 acute abdomen
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnoses
Hemoabdomen
Splenic Torsion
Peritonitis
section 2 allergic reactions
Anaphalaxis - Canine
Anaphalaxis - Feline
Angioedema / Urticaria
section 3 cardiac emergencies
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Arrest
Feline Congestive Heart Failure
Feline Arteriothromboembolism
Canine Congestive Heart Failure - Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Canine Cardiomyopathy - Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Heartworm - Caval Syndrome (CS)
Pericardial Effusion
section 4 endocrine emergencies
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Diabetes Mellitus
Hypoglycemia
Hypoadrenocorticism - Canine
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Canine Hypothyroidism
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
section 5 gastrointestinal emergencies
Constipation / Obstipation Esophageal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Mesenteric Torsion
Pancreatitis - Feline
Pancreatitis - Canine
section 6 hematologic emergencies
Blood TransfusionsCoagulopathies - Inherited
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Immune Mediated Anemia (IMA)
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
section 7 hepatic emergencies
Hepatic Lipidosis
Acute Hepatic Failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Portosystemic Shunts
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Obstruction
Gall Bladder Mucocele
Feline Cholangitis-Cholagiohepatitis Syndrome
section 8 infectious disease
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Influenza Virus
Canine Parvovirus
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline Panleukopenia
Leptospirosis
Lyme Disease
Rabies Virus
Tetanus
section 9 neoplasia
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)
Extravasation Injury
Myelosuppression Post Chemotherapy
section 10 neurologic emergencies
Coma
Intervertebral Disc Displacement (IVDD)
Paraparesis / Paraplegia - Traumatic
Seizures - Canine
Seizures - Feline
Status Epilepticus Protocol
Vestibular
section 11 ophthalmologic emergencies
Hyphema
Glaucoma
Proptosed Globe
Anterior Uveitis
Corneal Ulcer
section 12 pediatric emergencies
Pediatric Examination and Assessment
Laboratory Values
Radiographs and Fluid Requirements
Catheterization and Pharmacology
Hypoglycemia
Hypovolemic Shock
Sepsis
Respiratory Distress of the Newborn
section 13 procedures
Abdominocentesis
Blood Crossmatching
Central Venous Catheter Placement
Catheter Care
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection
Cytology
Fine Needle Aspiration
Impression Smears
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
Epidural Anesthesia
Intraosseous Catheter Placement
Pericardiocentesis
Thoracocentesis
Thoracostomy Tube Placement
Tracheostomy Tube Placement
Venous Cut - Down Procedures
Mini Cut-down
Cut-down
section 14 pulmonary / respiratory
emergencies
Airway Obstruction
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Asthma
Drowning (Near)
Laryngeal Paralysis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE)
Smoke Inhalation
section 15 renal and urinary emergencies
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Urinary Obstruction - Feline
Urinary Obstruction - Canine
section 16 reproductive emergencies
Dystocia Mastitis
Prostatitis / Abscess
Pyometra
Paraphimosis
Prolapse - Rectal
Prolapse - Vaginal
Testicular / Uterine Torsion
section 17 shock / sepsisCardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic / Hemorrhagic shock
Distributive Shock
Obstructive Shock
Septic Shock / SIRS
Shock/Sepsis
section 18 toxicology
Acetaminophen
Bread Dough Toxicity
Chocolate
Cycad (Sago) Palm
Drugs - Cocaine
Drugs - Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors
Ethylene Glycol
Lead
Macademia Nuts
Metaldehyde
Mushroom Toxicity
NSAIDs
Organophosphate and Carbamate
Paintball Toxicosis
Plants - Lily
Play Dough (Homemade) Toxicity
Pyrethrins
Raisin / Grape Toxicity
Rodenticides - Anticoagulants
Rodenticides - Bromethalin
Rodenticides - Cholecalciferol
Strychnine
Tremorigenic Mycotoxin
Xylitol - Canine
Zinc
section 19 trauma / environmental
emergencies
Burns and Degloving Wounds
Electrocution
Envenomation - Snakebite - Coral Snake
Envenomation - Snakebite - Pit Vipers
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Recluse
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Tarantula
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Widows (Latrodectus spp.)
Gun Shot Injuries
Head Trauma
Heatstroke
Hernia - Diaphragmatic
Hernia - Perineal
Hypothermia
Open Fractures
Uroabdomen
section 1 acute abdomen
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnoses
Hemoabdomen
Splenic Torsion
Peritonitis
section 2 allergic reactions
Anaphalaxis - Canine
Anaphalaxis - Feline
Angioedema / Urticaria
section 3 cardiac emergencies
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Arrest
Feline Congestive Heart Failure
Feline Arteriothromboembolism
Canine Congestive Heart Failure - Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Canine Cardiomyopathy - Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Heartworm - Caval Syndrome (CS)
Pericardial Effusion
section 4 endocrine emergencies
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Diabetes Mellitus
Hypoglycemia
Hypoadrenocorticism - Canine
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Canine Hypothyroidism
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
section 5 gastrointestinal emergencies
Constipation / Obstipation Esophageal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Mesenteric Torsion
Pancreatitis - Feline
Pancreatitis - Canine
section 6 hematologic emergencies
Blood TransfusionsCoagulopathies - Inherited
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Immune Mediated Anemia (IMA)
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
section 7 hepatic emergencies
Hepatic Lipidosis
Acute Hepatic Failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Portosystemic Shunts
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Obstruction
Gall Bladder Mucocele
Feline Cholangitis-Cholagiohepatitis Syndrome
section 8 infectious disease
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Influenza Virus
Canine Parvovirus
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline Panleukopenia
Leptospirosis
Lyme Disease
Rabies Virus
Tetanus
section 9 neoplasia
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)
Extravasation Injury
Myelosuppression Post Chemotherapy
section 10 neurologic emergencies
Coma
Intervertebral Disc Displacement (IVDD)
Paraparesis / Paraplegia - Traumatic
Seizures - Canine
Seizures - Feline
Status Epilepticus Protocol
Vestibular
section 11 ophthalmologic emergencies
Hyphema
Glaucoma
Proptosed Globe
Anterior Uveitis
Corneal Ulcer
section 12 pediatric emergencies
Pediatric Examination and Assessment
Laboratory Values
Radiographs and Fluid Requirements
Catheterization and Pharmacology
Hypoglycemia
Hypovolemic Shock
Sepsis
Respiratory Distress of the Newborn
section 13 procedures
Abdominocentesis
Blood Crossmatching
Central Venous Catheter Placement
Catheter Care
Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection
Cytology
Fine Needle Aspiration
Impression Smears
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
Epidural Anesthesia
Intraosseous Catheter Placement
Pericardiocentesis
Thoracocentesis
Thoracostomy Tube Placement
Tracheostomy Tube Placement
Venous Cut - Down Procedures
Mini Cut-down
Cut-down
section 14 pulmonary / respiratory
emergencies
Airway Obstruction
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Asthma
Drowning (Near)
Laryngeal Paralysis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE)
Smoke Inhalation
section 15 renal and urinary emergencies
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Urinary Obstruction - Feline
Urinary Obstruction - Canine
section 16 reproductive emergencies
Dystocia Mastitis
Prostatitis / Abscess
Pyometra
Paraphimosis
Prolapse - Rectal
Prolapse - Vaginal
Testicular / Uterine Torsion
section 17 shock / sepsisCardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic / Hemorrhagic shock
Distributive Shock
Obstructive Shock
Septic Shock / SIRS
Shock/Sepsis
section 18 toxicology
Acetaminophen
Bread Dough Toxicity
Chocolate
Cycad (Sago) Palm
Drugs - Cocaine
Drugs - Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors
Ethylene Glycol
Lead
Macademia Nuts
Metaldehyde
Mushroom Toxicity
NSAIDs
Organophosphate and Carbamate
Paintball Toxicosis
Plants - Lily
Play Dough (Homemade) Toxicity
Pyrethrins
Raisin / Grape Toxicity
Rodenticides - Anticoagulants
Rodenticides - Bromethalin
Rodenticides - Cholecalciferol
Strychnine
Tremorigenic Mycotoxin
Xylitol - Canine
Zinc
section 19 trauma / environmental
emergencies
Burns and Degloving Wounds
Electrocution
Envenomation - Snakebite - Coral Snake
Envenomation - Snakebite - Pit Vipers
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Recluse
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Tarantula
Envenomation - Spider Bites - Widows (Latrodectus spp.)
Gun Shot Injuries
Head Trauma
Heatstroke
Hernia - Diaphragmatic
Hernia - Perineal
Hypothermia
Open Fractures
Uroabdomen