This is a comprehensive guide to veterinary clinical procedures, edited by an experienced veterinary nurse trainer.
Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing is designed to provide a detailed skills analysis of all the clinical procedures likely to be performed by a veterinary nurse in modern small animal practice, covering a wide range of companion and exotic species. There is a large number of informative tables and each chapter begins with a list of the procedures contained within that section to provide quick access to information. Lists of equipment are also provided.
Taking a unique approach that explains, in an accessible, step-by-step format, the practical procedures used daily in veterinary practice, this essential reference source covers all aspects of a veterinary nurses tasks, concentrating on small animal procedures. Clearly illustrated, with accompanying text provided in easy-to-access bullet-point format, each procedure includes an explanation of the theory behind the rationale, thus linking the classroom with clinical practice.
1. Handling and restraint of the patient - restraint for examination - restraint of the struggling/aggressive dog - use of the tape muzzle - correct lifting - transportation of injured animals - administration of medicines - correct restraint for subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular injections etc - oral dosing - application of topical drugs
2. Measuring clinical parameters - measuring the respiratory rate. - taking the pulse rate/heart rate - taking the temperature - capillary refill time - use of the pulse oximeter - use of the oesophageal stethoscope - blood sampling techniques - use and maintenance of the ECG machine 3. Medical nursing procedures - routine observation - nursing the patient with: - diarrhoea - vomiting - paraplegia/recumbent - epilepsy - diabetes mellitus - renal failure - cardiac failure - use of enemata - barrier nursing - physiotherapy techniques - catheterization techniques - cystocentesis - peritoneal dialysis
4. Techniques used for the administration of fluids - enteral methods - nasogastric, pharyngostomy, gastrostomy tubes - parenteral methods - iv, ip, s/c, intraosseus - monitoring fluid therapy.
5. Anaesthesia - intubation - use of a mask - checking the anaesthetic machine - anaesthetic circuits - monitoring anaesthesia
6. Theatre practice - sterilization methods - gloving and gowning - preparation of the operation site - prep of the skin, draping. - preparation of the trolley - care and maintenance of surgical instruments - care of surgical equipment - cryosurgery, diathermy, endoscopes.
8. First Aid procedures - control of haemorrhage - burns and scalds - respiratory arrest - resuscitation techniques - cardiac arrest - poisoning - injuries to the body systems - insect bites and stings - electrocution.
9.Diagnostic imaging techniques - care of intensifying screens - loading and unloading cassettes - checking for accuracy of light beam diaphragm - checking for even film-screen contact in the cassette - darkroom procedures - maintenance of processing tanks - maintenance of automatic processors - loading the hanger - clip and channel - use of common contrast media - positioning - labelling - care of ultrasound machine
10. Laboratory procedures - techniques used in haematology eg blood smear, PCV, red/white cell count - blood biochemistry - urinalysis - faecal analysis - skin scrapings and coat brushings - preparation of slides for bacteriology
11. Nursing procedures used in exotic species - rodents, rabbits, reptiles and birds - handling and restraint - routes for the administration of medicines - anaesthetic techniques - measurement of clinical parameters.
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