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Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

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Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is an essential resource for veterinary technicians working in emergency and critical care settings. It covers practical approaches to responding to urgent medical situations, detailing techniques, protocols, and procedures necessary for effective treatment. The book serves as both an informative guide for learning and a quick-reference tool for decision-making in high-pressure environments, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for small animal patients.
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This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about animal care and keen to deepen your understanding of emergency and critical care for small animals. It's an essential resource for veterinary technicians who want to improve their skills and confidence in handling urgent and high-stakes situations in a clinical setting.

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"This book provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels"--

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Veterinary Technician's Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Second Edition provides an in-depth and cutting-edge, yet easy-to-navigate, reference on emergency and critical care for veterinary paraprofessionals of all skill levels. This comprehensive reference is designed for veterinary technicians of all skill levels and veterinary assistants.

Written by leading veterinary technician specialists (VTS) in emergency and critical care, this edition is completely revised and substantially updated. It includes new emphases on anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, and evidence-based medicine.

  • Features five new chapters covering mechanical ventilation, pain management, renal replacement therapy, nursing skills and procedures, and life as an emergency veterinary technician, including topics such as salary, compassion fatigue, and scheduling.
  • Includes access to a companion website with chapter review questions and downloadable images from the book in PowerPoint.

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The second edition of Veterinary Technician’s Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care is praised for its comprehensive coverage and practicality, making it an invaluable resource for veterinary technicians. Written by specialists globally, the book provides an accurate reflection of what is essential for those in emergency and critical care settings. It's well-recommended for its thoroughness, updated content, and evidence-based approach, especially for those preparing for VTS(ECC) certification.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119179092

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher L. Norkus

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 1247g

Pages: 640

About the Author

THE EDITOR

CHRISTOPHER L. NORKUS, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC), VTS (AA), DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, is a staff anesthesiologist and emergency and critical care fellow at Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty (AVETS) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA.

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