Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician

Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive resource for the proper care and handling of endoscopes and accompanying instrumentation for a variety of procedures.

• An inclusive reference on the proper care and handling of endoscopes and instrumentation
• Provides step-by-step details on a variety of endoscopic procedures, highlighting patient preparation, needed equipment, anesthesia, post-procedure care, and complications
• Offers numerous color images to help identify equipment and provide a visual guide to procedures
• Includes specific technician tips throughout the text

List of Contributors vii

Introduction ix

1 Endoscopy equipment 1
Valerie Walker

2 Endoscope care and cleaning 15
Valerie Walker

3 Anesthesia considerations for the endoscopy patient 33
Jody Nugent-Deal

4 Upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy 63
Susan Cox

5 Lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy 83
Susan Cox

6 Upper airway endoscopy 95
Susan Cox

7 Lower airway endoscopy 107
Susan Cox

8 Urogenital endoscopy 121
Susan Cox

9 Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy 137
Katie Douthitt

10 Arthroscopy 179
Susan Cox

11 The ultimate endoscopy suite 199
Susan Cox

Index 211

“Although the book is aimed at nurses, veterinary students would certainly benefit from its practical approach.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 January 2016)

Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician fills an important void in the literature and covers all aspects of veterinary endoscopy, both flexible and rigid, from the standpoint of veterinary technicians. (JAVMA, 15 March 2016)

"Cox has produced a textbook that would be beneficial to those who are new to endoscopic procedures or those who are at the intermediate level, with canines and felines. It has clear images and technician’s tips throughout the text. Veterinary students may also benefit from this text and the recommended websites
and readings that are suggested at the end of each chapter" NZ Vet Nurses Association, March 2017

Susan Cox, RVT, VTS (SAIM) is a Small Animal Internal Medicine technician at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis. She is also a charter member of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians.

Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive resource for the proper care and handling of endoscopes and accompanying instrumentation. Beginning with descriptions and pictures of endoscopy equipment and their care, the book then details patient preparation, needed equipment, anesthesia, post-procedure patient care, and complications for a variety of procedures in gastroscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, urethrocystoscopy, and laparoscopy. A checklist is provided for each procedure that includes the supplies and instrumentation needed so the technician can ensure they are prepared.

Numerous color images help to identify equipment and guide the reader a variety of procedures. In-depth descriptions of endoscopy procedures enable the technician to anticipate what the veterinarian may require; therefore making Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician an invaluable resource in the veterinary practice.

Key Features:

• An inclusive reference on the proper care and handling of endoscopes and instrumentation
• Provides step-by-step details on a variety of endoscopic procedures, highlighting patient preparation, needed equipment, anesthesia, post-procedure care, and complications
• Offers numerous color images to help identify equipment and provide a visual guide to procedures
• Includes specific technician tips throughout the text