Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians

THE EDITOR: Susan Bryant, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia), is the anesthesia technician supervisor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.

• Contributors viiPreface ixAcknowledgments xi1. Review of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 3Susan Bryant2. The Preanesthetic Workup 13Jennifer Dupre3. Mathematics and Calculations for the Veterinary Anesthetist 29Sharon Johnston4. Records and Record Keeping 35Heather Dulong5. Preanesthetic Preparation 41Connie Warren6. Intravenous Access 49Shawn Takada7. Airway Maintenance 57Darci Palmer8. Anesthesia Equipment 71Harry Latshaw and Deb Coleman9. Introduction to Monitoring: Monitoring the ECG and Blood Gases 85Jennifer Keefe10. Monitoring: Pulse Oximetry and Temperature, and Hands-On 95Amy Levensaler11. Monitoring Blood Pressure and End-Tidal CO2 in the Anesthetized Patient 105Heidi L. Reuss-Lamky12. Fluid Therapy and Blood Products 123Courtney Beiter13. Premedication and Sedation Drugs 135Sandra Robbins14. Induction Drugs 143Lori Fuehrer15. Inhalant Anesthetics 153Sharon Fornes16. Recovery of the Anesthetic Patient 159Michelle Cheyne17. Anesthetic Complications and Emergencies 167Samantha McMillan18. Ventilation Techniques in Small Animal Patients 187Christine Slowiak19. Anesthesia for Ophthalmology Patients 195Kim Lockhead20. Anesthesia for Patients with Cardiac Disease 205Wendy Curtis-Uhle and Katy W. Waddell21. Anesthesia for Small Animal Patients with Head Trauma or Increased Intracranial Pressure 219Ellen LoMastro22. Anesthesia for Thoracotomies and Respiratory-Challenged Patients 227Susan Bryant23. Anesthesia for Patients with Endocrine Disease 239Susan Holland24. Anesthesia for Patients with Renal Disease 245Kristen Cooley25. Anesthesia for Patients with Liver Disease 257Heather Carter26. Anesthesia for Pediatric Patients 267Trish Farry27. Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients 275Trish Farry28. Cesarean Section Techniques 283Christopher L. Norkus29. Anesthesia for Emergency Trauma Patients 293Katy W. Waddell30. Anesthesia for Nontrauma Emergency Patients 301Ami Gilkey31. Anesthesia for Small Exotics: Ferrets, Rodents, and Rabbits 313Jennifer Stowell32. Basic Physiology of Pain 325Lynette DeGouff33. Pain Assessment 333Kim Lockhead34. Pain Management Strategies 345Kim Spelts and James Gaynor35. Equine Anesthesia 357Lawrence E. Nann36. Ruminant Anesthesia 373Sharon Kaiser-KlingerIndex 385

"It is very well written and provides excellent explanations, particularly regarding physiology. I would highly recommend it." (Doody's, December 2010) "The book provides an up-to-date resource for technicians who want to learn a more sophisticated degree of anesthetic management or are studying for the specialty examination. It contains a great deal of practical, valuable information in a clear and concise format. It is well illustrated with many good-quality photographs, diagrams, and tables. It will be an excellent addition to the library of any veterinary technician and will be useful for students in veterinary technician programs." (JAVMA, September 2010)"It will be an excellent addition to the library of any veterinary technician and will be useful for students in veterinary technician programs." (Vet Med Today, September 2010)"This book is an excellent tool for technicians wishing to improve their knowledge about veterinary anesthesia and build new skills. Published in conjunction with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists, it is a must for those planning to sit for the Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia examination. With its practical, hands-on focus and a generous sprinkling of hints and tips, it is a book designed for everyday use in situations both common and rare." (Veterinary Technician, August 2010)"Provides foundational information that can be used to build knowledge about anesthesia, while also providing the reader practical applications and tips. A unique benefit to the text is the supplementary website information provided by the publisher. Charts, forms, and materials for use in the practice setting will be very useful for veterinary technicians performing anesthesia. Fully illustrated in color, this book will serve as a valuable addition to one's library." (VTARC Companion, April 2010)