This guide to the principles of anesthesia administration in animals combines user-friendly coverage of essential information with an outstanding illustration program and improved readability. Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition prepares you to administer anesthesia with information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Expert authors John A. Thomas, DVM, and Phillip Lerche, BVSc PhD, Dipl ACVA, also include discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents, the physiology of respiration, heart rate and blood pressure, emergency response, anesthetic equipment, and specialized techniques. .
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Comprehensive scope of coverage includes both large and small animals.</li>
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A reading level and depth of information appropriate for the technical level.</li>
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Easy-to-read, user-friendly format makes this a practical guide in the classroom or in practice.</li>
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Objectives, key points, and review questions help reinforce learning.</li>
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Focus on health and safety issues satisfies OSHA requirements.</li>
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Step-by-step procedures boxes clarify the technician's role in anesthesia delivery.</li>
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New organization and completely updated techniques, drugs, and equipment keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field.</li>
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49 new procedures boxes, 20 anesthetic protocol boxes, and 5 case studies help you apply knowledge to real-life situations.</li>
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Two new large animal chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine and ruminant patients.</li>
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Illustrated, step-by-step procedures and the full-color format make this text inviting and user-friendly.</li>
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All new figures and 4-color art make the material easy to understand and visually appealing.</li>
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New material in every chapter incorporates the expanding role of veterinary technician anesthetists, especially in referral practices, teaching institutions, and research.</li>
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Chapter outlines and Technician Tips emphasize key information and highlight key terms in the glossary.</li>
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Student resources on the Evolve website include a video animation that demonstrates the use and maintenance of different anesthesia machines.</li> </ul>

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Comprehensive scope of coverage includes both large and small animals.A reading level and depth of information appropriate for the technical level.Easy-to-read, user-friendly format makes this a practical guide in the classroom or in practice.Objectives, key points, and review questions help reinforce learning.Focus on health and safety issues satisfies OSHA requirements.Step-by-step procedures boxes clarify the technician's role in anesthesia delivery. New organization and completely updated techniques, drugs, and equipment keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field.49 new procedures boxes, 20 anesthetic protocol boxes, and 5 case studies help you apply knowledge to real-life situations.Two new large animal chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine and ruminant patients.Illustrated, step-by-step procedures and the full-color format make this text inviting and user-friendly.All new figures and 4-color art make the material easy to understand and visually appealing.New material in every chapter incorporates the expanding role of veterinary technician anesthetists, especially in referral practices, teaching institutions, and research.Chapter outlines and Technician Tips emphasize key information and highlight key terms in the glossary.Student resources on the Evolve website include a video animation that demonstrates the use and maintenance of different anesthesia machines.

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A fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology, McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition has the trusted content, simplified layout, and novel study tools every Vet Tech needs. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios. This color-coded, fully illustrated guide will give you a leg up in the constantly evolving Vet Tech field.Full color photos bring concepts to life and emphasize the role of the vet tech.Vet Tech Threads offer helpful pedagogical aids such as introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms.Large animal care integrated throughout the book with medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, and more.Step-by-step instructions and photographs makes information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations.A companion workbook is available separately to help you master and apply key concepts and procedures with multiple choice questions, matching exercises, photo quizzes, labeling exercises, crossword puzzles, and more.Birds, reptiles, and small mammals chapter keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets.Chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician.NEW! Chapter on fluid therapy and transfusion medicine, a critical aspect of veterinary technology.NEW! Introduction to the concept of the Technician Practice Model ensures that excellent nursing care is provided to each and every patient.NEW! Added content on electrocardiography included in the Emergency Nursing chapter.

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Covering essential principles of anesthesia administration and pain management in small and large animals, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition is completely updated with the latest drugs and techniques. This entry-level practical resource prepares you to properly administer anesthesia with the most up-to-date information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Dive into interesting discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques ― and take a more integrated approach to learning techniques for anesthesia administration with the text’s expertly illustrated step-by-step procedures.
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<li>Comprehensive coverage of lab animals and large and small animals </li>makes this an excellent resource for veterinary students and technicians. <li>
Two large animal anesthesia chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine, ruminant, camelid, and swine patients. </li>
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Procedures boxes offer clear step-by-step guidelines, with sequential, high-quality color photos, for performing common procedures during each phase of an anesthetic event. </li>
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Reference tables and boxes facilitate rapid access to information like fluid administration rates, properties of anesthetic drugs, oxygen flow rates, anesthetic protocols, and normal and abnormal monitoring parameters. </li>
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Vet Tech Threads help you grasp key content and include pedagogical aids, such as: introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary.</li>
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Glossary at the end of the text provides you with accurate, concise definitions.</li>
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Evolve site provides you with additional interactive assets that reinforce what you learn in the text.</li>
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<li>NEW! Updated drug information, equipment, and techniques</li> keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field.<li>
NEW! Content on camelid anesthesia prepares you to properly treat llamas and alpacas.</li>
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Covering essential principles of anesthesia administration and pain management in small and large animals, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition is completely updated with the latest drugs and techniques. This entry-level practical resource prepares you to properly administer anesthesia with the most up-to-date information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals’ vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Dive into interesting discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques ― and take a more integrated approach to learning techniques for anesthesia administration with the text’s expertly illustrated step-by-step procedures.Comprehensive coverage of lab animals and large and small animals makes this an excellent resource for veterinary students and technicians. Two large animal anesthesia chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine, ruminant, camelid, and swine patients. Procedures boxes offer clear step-by-step guidelines, with sequential, high-quality color photos, for performing common procedures during each phase of an anesthetic event. Reference tables and boxes facilitate rapid access to information like fluid administration rates, properties of anesthetic drugs, oxygen flow rates, anesthetic protocols, and normal and abnormal monitoring parameters. Vet Tech Threads help you grasp key content and include pedagogical aids, such as: introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary.Glossary at the end of the text provides you with accurate, concise definitions.Evolve site provides you with additional interactive assets that reinforce what you learn in the text.NEW! Updated drug information, equipment, and techniques keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field. NEW! Content on camelid anesthesia prepares you to properly treat llamas and alpacas.

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