Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols

DESCRIPTION

Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols, Second Edition offers practical step-by-step guidance to managing emergency cases in small animal practice.  Presenting more than 165 complete protocols for triaging, stabilizing, and managing emergent patients, the book is designed for fast access in an emergency situation, with tabs to make it easy to flip to the relevant section.  An ideal resource for veterinary practitioners seeking a quick reference for dog and cat emergencies, this Second Edition provides enhanced imaging information to increase the book’s diagnostic usefulness and full updates throughout.

Logically organized alphabetically by category of emergency, the book includes useful chapters on procedures, shock, toxicology, and trauma in addition to a procedures chapter.  Video clips, additional images, review questions, formula calculations, and quick reference guides are available on a companion website.  Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols, Second Edition provides a user-friendly daily reference for any small animal practitioner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Contributors ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Abbreviations xv

1 Acute Abdomen 1
Maureen McMichael

2 Allergic Reactions 9
Maureen McMichael

3 Cardiac Emergencies 13
Jennifer M. Herring

4 Endocrine Emergencies 35
Mauria O’Brien

5 Gastrointestinal Emergencies 45
Jennifer M. Herring

6 Hematologic Emergencies 64
Christopher G. Byers

7 Hepatic Emergencies 76
Mauria O’Brien

8 Infectious Disease 87
Maureen McMichael

9 Neoplasia 102
Mauria O’Brien

10 Neurologic Emergencies 106
Jennifer M. Herring

11 Ophthalmologic Emergencies 116
Mauria O’Brien

12 Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies 122
Maureen McMichael

13 Procedures and Protocols 131
Christopher G. Byers and Maureen McMichael

14 Pulmonary/Respiratory Emergencies 168
Jennifer M. Herring

15 Renal and Urinary Emergencies 189
Mauria O’Brien

16 Reproductive Emergencies 196
Mauria O’Brien

17 Shock and Sepsis 208
Christopher G. Byers

18 Toxicology 219
Maureen McMichael

19 Trauma/Environmental Emergencies 249
Christopher G. Byers