{"product_id":"textbook-of-equine-veterinary-nursing-isbn-9781119861942","title":"Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a practical approach to equine veterinary nursing care, for use in clinical practice and education.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to the required knowledge and fundamental skills involved with veterinary nursing care for equine patients. It is a rigorous and comprehensive resource for any individual working in the equine veterinary industry, covering core topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical examination, medication administration, husbandry, infection control, and critical care for equine patients. Specific nursing care requirements for neonates and donkeys are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including applied equine welfare, equine medical and surgical disorders, and equine anaesthesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation, revision aids, and exam guidance specific to the current syllabi for the equine veterinary nursing qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on career progression, further qualifications, and training in equine care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of experienced equine veterinary nurses and equine veterinary surgeons and based on evidence-based research, \u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for equine veterinary nurses, student equine veterinary nurses, veterinary students and equine science students. This textbook can also be used for higher education equine courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Operational Requirements in Equine Practice 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosina Lillywhite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Aims of Health and Safety 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Health and Safety Legislation 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Risk Assessments 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Fire Safety 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Accident Reporting 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Maintaining Equipment in Practice 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Emergency First Aid 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Working Time Requirements and Pay 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Professional Relationships and Communication 33\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Rippingale, Sophie Pearson, and Rosina Lillywhite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Dynamics of Communication 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Communicating with Clients 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Customer Service 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudith Parry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Professional Status and Accountability 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Ethical Principles 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Consent 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues and Animals 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse in Practice 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Websites 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 79\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucy Middlecote and Sophie Pearson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Veterinary Terminology 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Cell Biology 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Basic Tissue Types 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Structure and Function of the Integument 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Structure and Function of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Structure and Function of the Endocrine System 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Structure and Function of the Circulatory System 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Structure and Function of the Digestive System 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Structure and Function of the Urinary System 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14 Structure and Function of the Reproductive System 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Applied Equine Welfare, Health and Husbandry 147\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicola Smith, Louise Pailor, Lynn Irving, Kassie Hill, George Hunt, Cassie Woods, Bonny Millar, and Marie Rippingale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 The Principles of Equine Welfare 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Essential Factors for Maintaining Equine Health 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Nutritional Requirements of Equine Patients 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Methods of Equine Identification 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Behaviour and Handling and Restraint Techniques 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Transportation of Equine Patients 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Infection Control 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane Devaney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Disease Transmission 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Microorganisms 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Antimicrobial Resistance 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Infection Control Measures in Equine Practice 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Antiseptics and Disinfectants 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Effective Clinical Cleaning 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Isolation and Barrier Nursing 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Clinical Audits 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Diagnostic Imaging 227\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosina Lillywhite and Cassie Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Key Features of Legislation and Radiation Safety 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Principals and Production of Radiation 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Scintigraphy 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Other Imaging Modalities 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Laboratory 293\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictoria Milne, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Safe Use of Laboratory Equipment 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Sample Collection and Testing 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Commercial Test Kits 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Causes of Sample Deterioration or Loss 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Packaging of Samples 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Laboratory Sample Paperwork 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Laboratory Results 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Pharmacology and Dispensary Management 331\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhillippa Pritchard, Rosina Lillywhite, and Marie Rippingale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacy Terminology and Abbreviations 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Legal Requirements for Storing and Supplying Veterinary Medicines 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 The Role of the Suitably Qualified Person – SQP 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Pharmacology 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Common Classifications of Medications 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Routes of Administration for Medications 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Adverse Reactions 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Anaesthesia and Analgesia 385\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Bennell, Kate Loomes, and Marie Rippingale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 The Principles of Anaesthesia 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Anaesthetic Drugs 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Anaesthetic Equipment 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Anaesthetic Risks and Induction 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Monitoring Techniques for Anaesthetised Equine Patients 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Anaesthetic Emergencies 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Theatre Practice 457\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosie Heath, Nicola Rose, and Rosina Lillywhite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Principles of Operating Theatre Design and Use 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Maintenance and Cleaning of the Theatre Suite 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Roles in the Operating Theatre 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Instruments 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Suture Materials 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Instrument Care and Sterilisation 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care 505\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatalie Karla Fisk, Lisa Harrison, Rosina Lillywhite, Marie Rippingale, and Nicola Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Admitting the Surgical Patient 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Preparing the Surgical Patient 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Wounds 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Fracture Repair 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Equine Dental Surgery 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Sinus Surgery 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Requirements for Handover from the Operating Theatre 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care for Specific Procedures 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Oncological Treatments 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Medical Nursing and Patient Care 563\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictoria Gregory and Lyndsey Bett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Commonly Encountered Medical Disorders 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Pathophysiological States and Common Pathologies Affecting Patients 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Abnormal Diagnostic Test Results 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Care Plans and Care Bundles 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Chronic Wound Care 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Effective Home and Follow-up Care for Horses with Long-term Illness 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 625\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBonny Millar, Phillippa Pritchard, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 First Aid 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Work-up of the Emergent Patient 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Accommodation for Critically Ill Patients 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Nursing Requirements of the Critically Ill Horse 638\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Critical Care Techniques for Respiratory Disorders 640\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Management of the Patient with Critical Thoracic Trauma 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Intensive Nursing Requirements for Horses 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Fluid Therapy 648\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Blood Products 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Pain Assessment in Equine Patients 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 661\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 663\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Links 664\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Equine Reproduction, Parturition and Neonatal Nursing Care 665\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Baillie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Equine Reproduction and Breeding 665\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Normal Foal Physiology and Development 672\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Foal Nutrition and Feeding 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Routine Veterinary Care of Normal Foals 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Nursing Requirements of Sick Foals 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Nursing Support of Foals Undergoing Investigations and Supportive Therapies 691\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Monitoring Techniques for Sick Foals 695\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 696\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 697\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Donkeys 699\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDominique Doyle, Chloe Skewes, and Marie Rippingale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Behaviour 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Handling and Restraint 700\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Nutrition 702\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Differences in Anatomy and Physiology 703\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Common Donkey Disorders 707\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Pain Recognition in Donkeys 717\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 The Role of the RVN in Facilitating Owner Concordance 718\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Conclusion 720\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 720\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 720\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 721\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful Links 721\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Practical Equine Veterinary Nursing 723\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Rippingale, Kate Lambert, Cassie Woods, Tamsyn Amos, and Bonny Millar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Clinical Examination 723\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Administration of Medication 730\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Intravenous Catheter Placement 738\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Bandaging Techniques 744\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Nasogastric Intubation 752\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Urinary Catheterisation 756\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Physical Therapy Techniques 759\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Euthanasia 771\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 774\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 776\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Exam Technique and Revision Aids 777\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan L. Holt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Preparing to Study 777\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Revision 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Written Exam Technique 781\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Practical and Oral Assessments 781\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Summary 783\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample Questions 784\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 786\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 787\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinks 787\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Career Progression 789\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Baillie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 789\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Progression Within Clinical Practice 789\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Management Roles in Practice 792\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Roles in Education 795\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Opportunities to Undertake Further Education 796\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Roles in Research 797\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Charitable Volunteering of Time and Skills 797\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 Career Sustainability 797\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 798\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 798\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 799\u003c\/p\u003e “We very strongly felt that this textbook needed to be written by equine nurses, for equine nurses, and so went about identifying equine registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) who were experts in their fields and asking them if they would be willing to write chapters for the book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Editor Interview published by\u003ci\u003eVetTimes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(May 25)\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Editors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosina Lillywhite QTLS, Cert Ed, IQA, REVN\u003c\/b\u003e is Head of Centre at the VetPartners School of Nursing and a Regisitered Equine Veterinary Nurse at Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarie Rippingale BSc (Hons), REVN, G-SQP, DipHE CVN, DipAVN (Equine), IQA\u003c\/b\u003e is the Programme Lead for the Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing at Bottle Green Training Ltd in Derby, UK.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a practical approach to equine veterinary nursing care, for use in clinical practice and education.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to the required knowledge and fundamental skills involved with veterinary nursing care for equine patients. It is a rigorous and comprehensive resource for any individual working in the equine veterinary industry, covering core topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical examination, medication administration, husbandry, infection control, and critical care for equine patients. Specific nursing care requirements for neonates and donkeys are also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including applied equine welfare, equine medical and surgical disorders, and equine anaesthesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation, revision aids, and exam guidance specific to the current syllabi for the equine veterinary nursing qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on career progression, further qualifications, and training in equine care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of experienced equine veterinary nurses and equine veterinary surgeons and based on evidence-based research, \u003ci\u003eTextbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for equine veterinary nurses, student equine veterinary nurses, veterinary students and equine science students. 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