Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses

Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses has been written specifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons. Easy to read and understand, it provides detailed coverage of the physiological, pharmacological and physical aspects of anaesthesia. Fully updated and reflecting recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, this second edition is now also illustrated in colour.

Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part of veterinary practice, and the protocols and methods involved are often complex and vary considerably from animal to animal. In addition to cats and dogs, Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses contains detailed sections on rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and larger animals.

Suitable for those with or without previous subject knowledge, this book is ideal for quick reference by veterinary nurses and technicians in practice, or for more substantial study by students.

• Reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use.
• Includes chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals.
• Now illustrated with colour photographs.

Contributors v

Preface vii

Acknowledgements viii

1 The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia 1
Joan Freeman

2 Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia 19
Mary Fraser

3 Preoperative Assessment and Preparation of the Patient 39
Joan Duncan

4 Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators 61
Craig Johnson

5 Breathing Systems and Airway Management 90
Craig Johnson

6 Anaesthetic Drugs 121
Derek Flaherty

7 Analgesia 162
Derek Flaherty

8 Intravenous Access and Fluid Therapy 191
Liz Welsh

9 Monitoring the Anaesthetised Patient 233
Louise Clark

10 Nursing the Patient in Recovery 267
Nichole Hill

11 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation and Other Emergencies 296
Kirstin Beard

12 Rabbits, Ferrets and Rodent Anaesthesia 317
Simon Girling

13 Avian Anaesthesia 336
Simon Girling

14 Reptile Anaesthesia 354
Simon Girling

15 Large Animal Anaesthesia 372
Fiona Strachan

Index 389

"I definitely recommend this book to those who have an interest in anesthesia and pathogenic conditions associated with it." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2010)

"This book is a great reference and training resource, covering all areas in moderate detail, and overall is a useful little book. It would be equally at home on the shelf of an experienced VN seeking to gain advanced qualifications, as that of the student nurse or veterinary undergraduate." (Veterinary Record, May 2010)

Liz Welsh is an experienced veterinarian who works in a rural mixed practice and is a Fellow of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses, has been written specifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons. Easy to read and understand, it provides detailed coverage of the physiological, pharmacological and physical aspects of anaesthesia. Fully updated and reflecting recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, this second edition is now also illustrated in colour.

Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part of veterinary practice, and the protocols and methods involved are often complex and vary considerably from animal to animal. In addition to cats and dogs, Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses contains detailed sections on rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and larger animals.

Suitable for those with or without previous subject knowledge, this book is ideal for quick reference by veterinary nurses and technicians in practice, or for more substantial study by students.

• Reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use.
• Includes chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals.
• Now illustrated with colour photographs.