By Elizabeth J Thomovsky, Paula A Johnson, Aimee C Brooks
1st Edition
This book discusses basic monitoring techniques that can be easily
performed on emergency canine and feline patients in both first line
emergency and primary care clinics. Techniques include blood pressure
measurement, capnography, electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, and point
of care monitoring ranging from the physical exam to bedside ultrasound
and diagnostic tests such as PCV/TP, blood glucose and lactate. Each
chapter begins with basic physiology as related to the monitoring
technique, before reviewing how the piece of equipment used for
monitoring works, pros and cons of the equipment, and limitations of the
device. A simple, consistent layout for each chapter makes it easy to
quickly locate information within the book.
A final section in each
chapter gives practical examples of how to use the monitoring technique
in a clinical setting. The book also: - Emphasizes how physiology ties
into what information each technique does (and does not) provide; -
Includes pictures, tables, and diagrams to help explain concepts; -
Delivers guidelines for rational interpretation of the results acquired.
An important resource for both veterinary practitioners and students,
this book provides a succinct approach to understanding the monitoring
equipment used in emergency patients.
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