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Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics

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Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics by Ryane E. Englar and Sharon M. Dial provides practical solutions for veterinary practices seeking to deliver cost-effective diagnostics. Emphasising creative and accessible methods, the book is a valuable resource for veterinary professionals aiming to enhance their diagnostic capabilities while managing budget constraints. This guide is a helpful tool for improving patient care in practice.
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Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics

A practical guide to maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house quick assessment tests (QATs).

In Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics, the authors provide a hands-on resource designed to facilitate healthcare delivery across the spectrum of care.

Historically, clinicians have been taught to apply the gold standard approach to the practice of medicine. However, recent advances in veterinary medical care and associated technologies have made practitioners question whether a one-size-fits-all approach is truly best. After all, when we perform diagnostic tests, are we testing out of the desire for completeness, to cover all bases for the good of the patient? Or are we testing because we are expected to?

The reality is that gold standard care is not always advisable and not always possible. In clinical practice, veterinarians frequently encounter obstacles that limit their approaches to case management. Cost of care is a significant constraint that requires practitioners to rethink which diagnostic tests are essential.

Not every patient requires a complete blood count (CBC), chemistry profile, urinalysis, and fecal analysis to obtain diagnostic value. This text suggests that the β€œbest” approach to case management be determined by the situation, the context, the patient, and the client.

While sophisticated panels of tests may remain the recommended approach to case management, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics outlines entry-level, in-house diagnostic blood, urine, fecal, and body cavity fluid tests: how to perform them as well as the breadth and depth of patient-specific data that can be gleaned from quick assessment tests (QATs).

Readers will also find:

  • A thorough introduction to patient care considerations, communication strategies that facilitate cost-conscious shared decision-making.
  • Comprehensive explorations of quick assessment tests (QATs) in haematology, including packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), buffy coat analysis, blood smears, blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), saline agglutination tests, and activated clotting time.
  • Practical discussions of quick assessment tests (QATs) involving urine, including urine colour, dipstick analysis, specific gravity (USG), and urine sediment analysis.
  • Pragmatic evaluation of faecal analysis, including considerations surrounding faecal colour, volume, consistency, and odour; saline smears or wet mounts, and faecal flotation.
  • Discussion on body cavity fluid analysis.
  • Sample case vignettes, complete with question and answer (Q&A).

Perfect for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, veterinary and veterinary technician students, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics offers a quick and easy reference guide to maximizing diagnostic value in those cases where care is cost-prohibitive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119714507

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 1247g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) is Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.

Sharon M. Dial, DVM, Ph.D., DACVP (Clinical and Anatomic Pathology) is Research Scientist at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona, USA.

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