McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7/e

描述

McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7th Edition
By Joanna M. Bassert, VMD and Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS

1456 pages
Trim Size 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in
Copyright 2010

Description

Considered a fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology, McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians is back in its 7th edition and better than ever! Written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists, and veterinary technicians who understand the vet tech curriculum, this text is full of everything you’ll need to know in your practice. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios you may encounter in future practice. Get it all with this extensive and practical text essential to the veterinary technician profession!

Table of Contents

Part One: An Introduction to Veterinary Technology

1. Introduction

2. Laws, Regulations, and Ethics NEW!

3. Veterinary Practice Management

4. Computer Applications in Veterinary Practice

5. Medical Records

6. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Part Two: Patient Management and Nutrition

7. Restraint and Handling

8. History and Physical Examination UPDATED!

9. Preventive Health Programs

10. Neonatal Care of the Puppy, Kitten, and Foal

11. Animal Behavior

12. Small Animal Nutrition

13. Large Animal Nutrition

14. Animal Reproduction

15. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals

Part Three: Clinical Sciences

16. Clinical Pathology

17. Parasitology UPDATED!

18. Clinical Microbiology

19. Diagnostic Imaging

Part Four: Medical Nursing

20. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques UPDATED!

21. Small Animal Medical Nursing

22. Large Animal Medical Nursing

23. Nursing Concepts in Alternative Medicine

24. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation NEW!

Part Five: Anesthesia and Pharmacology

25. Pharmacology and Pharmacy

26. Pain Management UPDATED!

27. Veterinary Anesthesia UPDATED!

28. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique

29. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material

30. Small Animal Surgical Nursing

31. Large Animal Surgical Nursing

32. Dentistry and Oral Surgery UPDATED!

Part Seven: Emergency and Critical Care

33. Emergency Nursing UPDATED!

34. Wound Healing, Wound Management, and Bandaging

35. Toxicology

Part Eight: End of Life

36. Veterinary Oncology

37. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient

38. The Human Animal Bond, Bereavement, and Euthanasia

39. Basic Necropsy Procedures