James A. Orsini

Thomas J. Divers

This is the only manual devoted to equine emergency treatment. Authored by experts, this up-to-date resource contains color illustrations and provides a section of useful charts and tables. Chapters are organized in 6 sections: emergency medical and surgical principles and procedures; organ system examination, neonatology, shock and temperature-related problems; interpretation of laboratory tests; pharmacology and toxicology; management of special problems; and charts and tables. An emergency index and handy tabs indicating the sections make this a quick and easy-to-use reference! Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-434-4

Treatment and Procedures

Manual of Equine Emergencies

Alexander de Lahunta

Nora S. Grenager

Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach describes the comprehensive, clinical application of anatomy for veterinarians, veterinary students, allied health professionals and undergraduate students majoring in biology and zoology. The book covers the applied anatomy of dogs, cats, horses, cows and other farm animals, with a short section on avian/exotics, and with specific clinical anatomical topics. The work improves the understanding of basic veterinary anatomy by making it relevant in the context of common clinical problems. This book will serve as a single-source reference on the application of important anatomical structures in a clinical setting. Students, practitioners and specialists will find this information easy-to-use and well-illustrated, thus presenting an accurate representation of essential anatomical structures that relates to real-life clinical situations in veterinary medicine. Presents multiple species, garnering a broad audience of interest for veterinarians, specialists, professional students and undergraduate students majoring in the biological sciences Contains anatomically accurate color figures at the beginning of each different species section Focuses on clinically-oriented anatomy Correlates gross anatomy, radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine in clinical case presentations

A Clinical Approach

Comparative Veterinary Anatomy

Ideal for use in the clinic and in the field, Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures, 4th Edition, offers practical step-by-step guidelines for effectively managing a wide range of emergency situations. Thoroughly updated content keeps you informed of the latest advances in horse care in a portable, convenient format. Essential examination, diagnostic, and treatment information for each body system is presented in a logical format so you can quickly find answers during equine emergencies. What to Do and What Not to Do boxes guide you through the step-by-step treatment of an emergency and draw your attention to important steps to take and those to avoid. High-quality photographs and illustrations visually clarify key concepts and guide you through procedures step by step. NEW! Chapter covering bacterial and viral diseases arms you with critical information on diagnostic labs, collection, submission, and interpretation. NEW! Chapter on emergency diagnostic procedures keeps you up-to-date on all the tests needed to determine the most effective treatment. NEW! Chapter on gene testing provides information on which gene tests and labs should be performed. NEW! Chapter on biopsy techniques highlights the different instruments available, endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, as well as how to perform a pleuritis examination. NEW! Chapter on laboratory submission offers the latest information on tests, laboratory charts, guidelines for making an appropriate submission, and blood drawing. NEW! Chapters on feeding and starvation and flood injury supply the latest guidelines for nutrition, disaster medicine, and snake bites/envenomation.

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