Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia

SMALL ANIMAL ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA covers the administration of anesthesia and management of pain in small animals. It includes discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; monitoring animals' vital signs during all phases of anesthesia; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques, such as local anesthesia, postoperative analgesia, and the use of muscle-paralyzing agents and ventilators.* Contains the latest drugs and procedures for small animals. * Features over 100 clear and useful illustrations, clarifying procedures and explaining concepts in the text. * Provides a handy, practical text that is easy to read and logically organized. * Includes objectives, key points, and review questions to help reinforce learning. * Balances theory with clinical application for sound small animal instruction.