BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses

ISBN-13: 9781910443880 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 100 str.

Spis treści

ForewordPrefaceA few notes on using this bookAAnaesthetic agentsAnaesthetic checklistsAnaesthetic emergenciesAnaesthetic equipmentASA physical status and classifications scaleBBandagingBiochemistry reference rangesBlood cell typesBlood collection tubesBlood pressure measurementBlood pressure values for dogs and catsBlood samplingBlood smear preparationBlood staining proceduresBlood transfusionBody condition scoring scheme -- catsBody condition scoring scheme -- dogsBody condition scoring scheme -- rabbitsCCalculating blood lossCleaning the operating theatreClinical auditsDDental recording chart -- catDental recording chart -- dogEEar cytologyElectrocardiographyFFaecal examinationFeeding tube selectionFeeding tubes -- nursing considerationsFine needle aspiration of a massFluid therapyFolding gowns and drapesGGowning and glovingHHaematology reference rangesHair and skin sampling proceduresHand hygieneIInfection controlIntravenous catheter managementLLaboratory samples -- packaging for external analysisMMucous membrane colourMuscle condition scoring scheme -- catsMuscle condition scoring scheme -- dogsOOpioidsPPacked Cell Volume -- how to perform a PCVPain assessmentPain scoring -- catPain scoring -- dogPain scoring -- rabbitPatient assessment -- daily tasksPatient assessment -- routine parametersPhysiotherapyPROTECT MERRadiographic film faultsRadiographic positioningRadiographic positioning -- advancedRecumbent patient careResting energy requirement (RER) calculationSScrubbingSterilization -- packing instrumentsSterilization indicatorsSurgical checklistSuturesTTemperature conversionTheatre -- maintenance of asepsisTotal solids -- using a refractometerUUrinalysisUrinary cathetersUrine specific gravity (USG) normal valuesVVernier scaleVital signs -- normal ranges in common speciesWWound drain managementWound dressingsWound recognition and treatmentReferencesEmergency doses

O autorze

Emma Gerrard, DipHE(CVN), DipAVN(Small Animal), BSc(Hons), CVN, RVN, qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2005 from Myerscough College, Preston. She gained the Diploma of Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing in June 2009, followed by the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in January 2010. In 2011, she graduated from the BSc (Hons) Clinical Veterinary Nursing top-up degree. Emma works at an independent general mixed practice in Powys and locums for Vets Now. Her interests are very varied and include infection control and surgical nursing. Emma began volunteering in 2013 for the BVNA as Regional Representative and for the BSAVA Cymru/Wales Region. Her BSAVA roles have included committee treasurer for the membership development committee. Emma is a companion and farm animal RAMA, a clinical coach, article writer for several veterinary nursing publications, and a tutor for ONCORE ePD.