{"product_id":"manual-of-clinical-procedures-in-pet-birds-isbn-9781119678137","title":"Manual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow step-by-step techniques for common clinical procedures in pet birds, focusing on common psittacine and passerine species\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e provides easy-to-follow descriptions of a wide range of clinical techniques with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures in birds in the veterinary clinic, ranging from common techniques for surgery preparation and recovery, cardiology, anesthesia, imaging, sedation, and euthanasia. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, stepwise techniques, cautions and precautions, and references. Useful rationale\/amplification sections answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions and provide information about some of the more common problems associated with the procedure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality color photographs illustrate the techniques, showing how to physically manage the bird, the equipment needed, and the steps of the procedure. An accompanying companion website has videos showing some of the procedures.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical restraint via towels and restraint straps, as well as jugular, wing, leg, and toenail blood collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIM, SC, IO, IN, and IV injection techniques, feather examination for structures, parasites, microbiology and cytology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral medicating as well as gavage feeding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for ophthalmic examination, tear secretion testing, corneal and conjunctival diagnostic testing, ocular pressure measurements, and topical medication administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooming of the nails and wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparations for surgery including patient preparation, monitoring equipment, and post-surgery and recovery procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures including hemostasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a practical format and wide coverage, \u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for any veterinarian, nurse, veterinary student, or technician treating avian patients, regardless of experience level. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Manual Restraint of the Avian Patient 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Blood Collection 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Injection Techniques 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Oral Administration of Medications 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Dermatologic Procedures 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Ophthalmic Procedures 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Sinus Flushing and Nasal Concretion Removal 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Grooming Procedures 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Cloacal Procedures 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Surgery Preparations 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Intubation 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Gavage and Lavage 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Coelomocentesis 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Nebulization 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Egg Retention Procedures 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Cardiac Procedures 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Hemostasis 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Transfusions 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Air Sac Cannulation and Oxygen Supplementation 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Fluid Therapy 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Positioning for Imaging 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Euthanasia Techniques 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia: Medications and Procedures 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A References and Resources 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Abbreviations 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Common Pet and Aviary Birds 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCathy A. Johnson-Delaney,\u003c\/b\u003e DVM, is a consulting veterinarian for the Washington Ferret Rescue \u0026amp; Shelter and NW Zoological Supply in Everett, WA as well as the medical moderator for the online Exotic DVM Forum, Assistant Editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Exotic Pet Medicine,\u003c\/i\u003e and Past President of both the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Bennett,\u003c\/b\u003e Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – Avian Practice, is co-owner of the Bird \u0026amp; Exotic Clinic of Seattle. She is an affiliate faculty member consulting on avian cases at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow step-by-step techniques for common clinical procedures in pet birds, focusing on common psittacine and passerine species\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Clinical Procedures in Pet Birds\u003c\/i\u003e provides easy-to-follow descriptions of a wide range of clinical techniques with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures in birds in the veterinary clinic, ranging from common techniques for surgery preparation and recovery, cardiology, anesthesia, imaging, sedation, and euthanasia. Each chapter includes a description of the procedure and the equipment needed, stepwise techniques, cautions and precautions, and references. 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