Silverstein, Deborah C. & Hopper, Kate .

Small animal critical care medicine / by Deborah C. Silverstein, DVM, DACVECC, Kate Hopper, BVSc, PhD, DACVECC. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (1152 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Key critical care concepts -- Respiratory disorders -- Mechanical ventilation -- Cardiac disorders -- Electrolyte and acid-base disturbances -- Fluid therapy -- Endocrine disorders -- Therapeutic drug overdose -- Neurologic disorders -- Infectious disorders -- Hematologic disorders -- Intraabdominal disorders -- Urogenital disorders -- Nutrition -- Surgical and postoperative conditions -- Trauma -- Anesthesia and pain management -- Environmental emergencies -- Miscellaneous disorders -- Pharmacology -- Monitoring -- Procedures -- ICU design and management.

Emphasizing evidence-based therapy for critically ill or injured dogs and cats, Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition puts diagnostic and management strategies for common disorders at your fingertips. It covers critical care medical therapy, monitoring, and prognosis - from triage and stabilization through the entire course of acute medical crisis and intensive care treatment. To make therapeutic decisions easier, clear guidelines address underlying clinical findings, pathophysiology, outpatient follow-up, and long-term care. From lead editors Deborah Silverstein and Kate.

9780323243520 0323243525


Pet medicine.
Veterinary critical care.


Electronic books.

SF778 / .S55 2015eb

636.0896028