Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

<p>Early recognition of problems by owners appropriate first aid and timely referral by field veterinarians improve the chance of survival for horses requiring emergency management and critical care. With a view toward improving patient outcome <b>Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine </b>is written by a team of enthusiastic equine specialists who explore a host of conditions that the equine veterinarian will encounter. Areas covered include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Digestive musculoskeletal cardiovascular respiratory urogenital and nervous systems</li> <p> </p> <li>Neonatal diseases</li> <p> </p> <li>Lacerations wounds and skin diseases requiring emergency care</li> <p> </p> <li>Emergency ophthalmological problems</li> <p> </p> <li>Toxicology</li> <p> </p> <li>Antimicrobial drugs and nutritional support</li> <p> </p> <li>Fluid inotrope and vasopressor therapy</li> <p> </p> <li>Sedation and analgesia</li> <p> </p> <li>Systemic inflammatory response</li> <p> </p> <li>The postoperative colic patient</li> <p> </p> <li>Critical care of the pregnant mare and neonate</li> <p> </p> <li>The recumbent horse</li> </ul><p>For each disease or condition the book includes an overview key points etiology/pathogenesis clinical features differential diagnosis diagnosis and management/treatment. It also provides step-by-step instructions on frequently performed procedures for the emergency/critical care patient. The text features a concise bullet-point style to facilitate quick assimilation along with color photos and useful charts and diagrams. Equine veterinarians will find this book an essential addition to their libraries.</p>