{"product_id":"practical-approach-to-the-small-animal-emergency-patient-isbn-9781394334520","title":"Practical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise, accessible guide to clinical decision making in veterinary emergency medicine focused on the thought process in selecting diagnostic and treatment options\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e helps veterinarians identify the critical questions to identify diagnostic and therapeutic priorities when faced with an emergency situation. The book reviews important decision points for common emergencies and emphasizes how to think, not just what to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first section of the book covers general principles of emergency medicine topics such as triage, sedation and lab work selection, while the latter part of the book applies those principles to common emergency presentations. The intention of this book is not to provide the clinician with an exhaustive review of pathophysiology, but uses current research and decision making tools to provide the clinician with the questions and tools to decide whether a certain intervention is appropriate. Each chapter also includes a section on client communication to help guide new clinicians in speaking with family members about diagnostic testing, treatment approaches, and prognosis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a board-certified criticalist and practicing veterinarian in emergency medicine, \u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFluid therapy, covering fluid requirements, fluid selection, patients with heart murmurs, and correcting electrolyte abnormalities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSedation and analgesia, covering appropriate use and risks of inadequate or inappropriate sedation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiabetic emergencies including diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome, and hypoglycemia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment for car accidents, penetrating trauma, and dog bite wounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGastrointestinal distress, covering surgical versus non-surgical causes, the need for imaging, and difference between inpatient and outpatient assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for clinicians, particularly new graduates and emergency doctors, seeking to gain confidence and improve their decision-making in emergency situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Practical approaches for the emergent patient\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The triage exam................................................................................ 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe triage history and presenting complaint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe triage physical exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial diagnostic and stabilization options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Rational lab work selection and “diagnostic stewardship”..................... 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining the need for testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed versus accuracy: Point of care and send out lab work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTesting for a purpose: Rule in versus rule out lab testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Selecting appropriate imaging studies................................................ 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory and physical exam to justify imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLimitations and risks of diagnostic imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Intravenous Fluid Therapy: Yes, no, how much, how fast........................ 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing hydration and volume status\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a fluid therapy plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFluid therapy for the patient with a heart murmur\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Analgesia and sedation.................................................................... 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk\/benefit of (in)appropriate sedation and analgesia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCardiopulmonary effects of sedatives and analgesics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding a sedation protocol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSedating the patient with a heart murmur\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Use of antibiotics in the emergent patient........................................... 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing the need for antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA location-based approach to antimicrobial therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk factors for multidrug resistant infections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Decision making for hospital admission.............................................. 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBenefits of hospitalization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwner goals of care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Clinical reasoning for common diseases and presentations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Approach to the “down dog”............................................................. 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferentiating between cardiovascular, neurologic, and toxicologic disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Diabetic Emergencies....................................................................... 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferentiating diabetes mellitus from stress hyperglycemia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the “healthy” diabetic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing the “sick” diabetic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating cats on SGLT-2 inhibitors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFluid and insulin therapy for DK\/DKA and HHS patients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe hypoglycemic diabetic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Trauma...................................................................................... 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial patient assessment and stabilization in trauma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging traumatic brain injury\/craniomaxillofacial trauma and the role for CT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImaging and treatment of thoracic trauma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment and management of abdominal trauma and cavitary effusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFracture and soft tissue injury assessment and stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecision making and prognosis with vertebral fractures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStabilization and management of penetrating thoracic or abdominal wounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBite wound assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Spontaneous hemoabdomen......................................................... 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatient assessment and stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtility of imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransfusion decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurgical timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLikelihood of hemangiosarcoma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerioperative monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV).............................................. 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatient evaluation and stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe prognostic role of lactate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurgical timing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerioperative complications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The blocked cat........................................................................... 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStabilizing the hyperkalemic UO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUrethral rupture and the un-unblockable cat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecurrent urethral obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Approach to vomiting and diarrhea................................................. 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurgical versus non-surgical causes and the need for imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical versus surgical management for foreign body obstruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing the inpatient versus outpatient GI distress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Dyspnea..................................................................................... 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpper versus lower airway localization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoint of care ultrasound in the dyspneic patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating for congestive heart failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOxygen therapy and fallback strategies for the dyspneic patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Neurologic emergencies................................................................ 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e time seizure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValue of advanced imaging in the seizure patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStabilizing and treating cluster seizures and status epilepticus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaching the “chronic” seizure patient\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVestibular disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecision making and management for spinal cord disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and thrombocytopenia (ITP) 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnosis and testing for IMHA\/ITP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransfusion decision making in IMHA\/ITP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial immunosuppression for IMHA\/ITP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThromboprophylaxis in IMHA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHemorrhage management for ITP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse of adjunctive therapies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Approach to the azotemic pet........................................................ 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying acute, acute on chronic, and chronic kidney failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferentiating and managing acute, acute on chronic, and chronic renal failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to monitor urinary output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging oligo\/anuria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiderations for hemodialysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Managing the chronic disease patient............................................. 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing for progression of chronic disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon medication side effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedication adjustment options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Toxin ingestion management......................................................... 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInduction of emesis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecision making for charcoal administration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse of intralipid emulsion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndications for intravenous fluid diuresis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtracorporeal therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Client communication and palliative care......................................... 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnosis and decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying goals of care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools to maintain patient comfort and dignity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussing euthanasia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Cardiac emergencies..................................................................... 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial and fallback treatments for congestive heart failure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for feline arterial thromboembolism (ATE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArrhythmia identification and management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Reproductive Emergencies............................................................ 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDystocia identification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical and surgical management of dystocia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeonatal resuscitation and postpartum conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePyometra management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR)............................... 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReversible causes for cardiac arrest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the traumatic cardiac arrest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTerminating resuscitative efforts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePost resuscitation care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Verschoor-Kirss,\u003c\/b\u003e DVM, DACVECC, is Staff Criticalist at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise, accessible guide to clinical decision making in veterinary emergency medicine focused on the thought process in selecting diagnostic and treatment options\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e helps veterinarians identify the critical questions to identify diagnostic and therapeutic priorities when faced with an emergency situation. The book reviews important decision points for common emergencies and emphasizes how to think, not just what to do.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first section of the book covers general principles of emergency medicine topics such as triage, sedation and lab work selection, while the latter part of the book applies those principles to common emergency presentations. The intention of this book is not to provide the clinician with an exhaustive review of pathophysiology, but uses current research and decision making tools to provide the clinician with the questions and tools to decide whether a certain intervention is appropriate. Each chapter also includes a section on client communication to help guide new clinicians in speaking with family members about diagnostic testing, treatment approaches, and prognosis. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a board-certified criticalist and practicing veterinarian in emergency medicine, \u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Fluid therapy, covering fluid requirements, fluid selection, patients with heart murmurs, and correcting electrolyte abnormalities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Sedation and analgesia, covering appropriate use and risks of inadequate or inappropriate sedation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Diabetic emergencies including diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome, and hypoglycemia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Treatment for car accidents, penetrating trauma, and dog bite wounds\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e●       Gastrointestinal distress, covering surgical versus non-surgical causes, the need for imaging, and difference between inpatient and outpatient assessment \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Approach to the Small Animal Emergency Patient\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for clinicians, particularly new graduates and emergency doctors, seeking to gain confidence and improve their decision-making in emergency situations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989828944101,"sku":"NP9781394334520","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394334520.jpg?v=1761785602","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/practical-approach-to-the-small-animal-emergency-patient-isbn-9781394334520","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}