Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery

Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery
Author: Joseph Bertone
Publisher: W B Saunders Company
Total Pages:
Release: 2007-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781416053644

Veterinary Consult The Veterinary Consult version of this title provides electronic access to the complete content of this book. Veterinary Consult allows you to electronically search your entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Purchasing additional Veterinary Consult titles makes your learning experience even more powerful. All of the Veterinary Consult books will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of veterinary books. Veterinary Consult: It's the best way to learn! Book Description Interest in equine geriatrics among veterinarians and researchers is on the rise as many horses remain active and rideable well into their twenties. However, as horses age, they develop certain condition that affect their overall health. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. The text covers many clinical topics like cardiology, dentistry, nutrition and more. Plus, there are a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring the aging horse. Many of the conditions commonly associated with "old age" in the horse - such as lameness, weight loss, or poor shedding - actually might be treatable or preventable. Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery will help veterinarians manage their patients' health, and the specially written "layman's" sections will help educate owners about preventive measures that can be taken to extend the life of their animals. Book plus fully searchable electronic access to text.

Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery

Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery
Author: Joseph Bertone
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Aging
ISBN: 9780721601632

"Equine Geriatric Medicine and Surgery is a thorough and comprehensive text covering every aspect of veterinary management of the aging horse. You'll find extensive discussions of clinical topics such as cardiology, endocrinology, dentistry, nutrition, and more - as well as a number of chapters devoted to the emotional challenges of caring for the aging horse."--BOOK JACKET.

Geriatric Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, E-Book

Geriatric Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, E-Book
Author: Catherine M. McGowan
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032345996X

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice focuses on Geriatric Emergencies. Article topics include: Demographics of aged horses, management, preventive care and disease; Dental disease in aged horses and its management; Musculoskeletal disease in aged horses and its management; Ophthalmological disorders in aged horses; Integumentary disorders including cutaneous neoplasia in the older horse; Cardiac and respiratory disease in aged horses; Endocrine disease in aged horses and its management; Exercise and rehabilitation of the older horse; and more!

Equine Surgery - E-Book

Equine Surgery - E-Book
Author: Jorg A. Auer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1898
Release: 2018-05-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323484190

**Selected for Doody's Core TitlesĀ® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine** Equip yourself for success with the only book on the market that covers all aspects of equine surgery! Equine Surgery, 5th Edition prepares you to manage each surgical condition by understanding its pathophysiology and evaluating alternative surgical approaches. Explanations in the book describe how to avoid surgical infections, select and use instruments, and perfect fundamental surgical techniques including incisions, cautery, retractions, irrigation, surgical suction, wound closure, dressings, bandages, and casts. In addition to diagnostic imaging and orthopedic coverage, it includes in-depth information on anesthesia, the integumentary system (including wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting), the alimentary system, respiratory, and urogenital systems. - Complete coverage of all the information needed to study for the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Examinations makes this edition an excellent study tool. - Section on anesthesiology and pain management prepares you to manage these critical aspects of any surgery. - Extensive, up-to-date orthopedic coverage includes joint disorders and joint trauma. - Section on integumentary system contains information on wound management, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting. - Section on the alimentary system covers postoperative care, complications and reoperation guidelines. - New techniques in vascular surgery keep you up-to-date with best practices. - NEW! Expert Consult site offering 40+ videos of surgeons performing techniques so that you can quickly access drug and equipment information. - NEW! Expansion of minimally invasive surgical techniques includes laser ablation procedures, implantation of plates against bones in orthopedic procedures, and laparoscopic procedures for soft tissue injuries. - NEW! World-renowned contributors, featuring two new associate editors include over 70 of the most experienced and expert equine specialist surgeons, each providing current and accurate information. - NEW! Current advances in imaging detect musculoskeletal conditions in the sports horse.

Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery E-Book

Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery E-Book
Author: Kenneth W Hinchcliff
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1319
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702054224

Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available.The book will provide a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training, that will be separate, but highly relevant to, the succeeding sections on clinical disorders of each body system. The highly respected editors have brought together an internationally renowned team of 50 contributors, producing the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics. High quality artwork, including relevant radiographic, ultrasonographic, CAT scan, and MRI images, aid understanding and diagnosis Provides a truly international perspective, including guidelines pertinent to different geographic areas, and racing jurisdictions In-depth coverage of the role of the veterinarian in the management of athletic horses Explores the use of complementary therapies ~

Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction

Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction
Author: Scott Weese
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1058
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1840766085

The internationally respected editors and authors have combined to produce this major new textbook and reference source in a single volume, covering all aspects of equine medicine, surgery, and reproduction. The text is supported by a wealth of over 1200 illustrations of the highest quality: color photographs, radiographic and ultrasound images, an

Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia

Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia
Author: Tom Doherty
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2022-02-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119631289

A fully updated new edition of this practical guide to managing anesthesia in horses and other equids, providing updated and expanded information in a concise, easy-to-read format Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia provides practitioners and veterinary students with concise, highly practical guidance to anesthetizing horses, donkeys, and mules. Using a bulleted quick-reference format, this popular resource covers the basic physiological and pharmacological principles of anesthesia, patient preparation and monitoring, and the management of sedation and anesthesia. Chapters written by leading veterinary anesthesiologists contain numerous clinical images and illustrations, case examples, tables, diagrams, and boxed summaries of important points. Now in full color, the second edition features extensively revised and updated information throughout. New sections cover chronic pain, management of horses undergoing MRI, ventilators, nerve blocks for reproductive surgery, muscle relaxants, various new drugs, paravertebral anesthesia, treatment of pain using acupuncture and physical rehabilitation techniques, and more. Up-to-date appendices contain drug lists and dosages as well as equations related to equine cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This concise, easy-to-follow guide: Provides practical, clinically oriented information on anesthetizing equids Uses a bulleted format designed for fast access of key information Offers step-by-step instructions and diagrams of nerve blocks of the limbs, head, and ophthalmic structures Includes new coverage of topics including regulation of extracellular fluid and blood pressure, acid-base disorders, and hemodynamic effects of autonomic drugs Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia, Second Edition, remains a must-have resource for all equine practitioners and veterinary students involved with anesthetizing horses.