Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures

By Thomas J. Divers, Nora S Grenager, James A. Orsini, et al.

Book Overview

Ideal for use in the clinic and in the field, Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures, 4th Edition, offers practical step-by-step guidelines for effectively managing a wide range of emergency situations. Thoroughly updated content keeps you informed of the latest advances in horse care in a portable, convenient format.

Essential examination, diagnostic, and treatment information for each body system is presented in a logical format so you can quickly find answers during equine emergenciesWhat to Do and What Not to Do boxes guide you through the step-by-step treatment of an emergency and draw your attention to important steps to take and those to avoidHigh-quality photographs and illustrations visually clarify key concepts and guide you through procedures step by stepNEW Chapter covering bacterial and viral diseases arms you with critical information on diagnostic labs, collection, submission, and interpretationNEW Chapter on emergency diagnostic procedures keeps you up-to-date on all the tests needed to determine the most effective treatmentNEW Chapter on gene testing provides information on which gene tests and labs should be performedNEW Chapter on biopsy techniques highlights the different instruments available, endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, as well as how to perform a pleuritis examinationNEW Chapter on laboratory submission offers the latest information on tests, laboratory charts, guidelines for making an appropriate submission, and blood drawingNEW Chapters on feeding and starvation and flood injury supply the latest guidelines for nutrition, disaster medicine, and snake bites/envenomation

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455708925
• ISBN13: 9781455708925
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 912 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.8" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Quick Reference

This book is an excellent quick reference for 4th year veterinary students and practicing clinicians alike. It isn't "Smith" but this book fits in your pocket and will suffice until you get back to the office to read in-depth.