The Veterinary Nurse's Practical Guide to Small Animal Anaesthesia

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Designed as a quick-reference resource for everyday practice, the book combines essential physiology with practical clinical techniques. It explains how anaesthesia affects each body system, how to recognize and respond to complications, and how to adapt anaesthetic management for high-risk patients. Numerous practical tips, case examples, and emergency protocols make it equally useful for students and experienced veterinary nurses.

The book covers topics including:

• The role of the veterinary nurse in anaesthesia
• Patient assessment and pre-anaesthetic evaluation
• ASA physical status classification
• Pre-medication
• Anaesthetic equipment
• Anaesthetic machine safety checks
• Airway management
• Endotracheal intubation
• Oxygen therapy
• Induction of anaesthesia
• Maintenance of anaesthesia
• Fluid therapy during anaesthesia
• Pain assessment and analgesia
• Monitoring cardiovascular function
• Monitoring respiratory function
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Pulse oximetry
• Capnography
• Temperature monitoring
• Blood gas analysis
• Anaesthetic emergencies
• Anaesthetic recovery
• Anaesthesia for brachycephalic patients
• Anaesthesia for patients with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
• Anaesthesia for aggressive patients
• Common anaesthetic complications
• Emergency troubleshooting
• Practical case studies

The book is designed for rapid consultation during clinical work while also providing enough depth to support learning and professional development. Its emphasis on practical nursing responsibilities and emergency management makes it an invaluable resource for improving anaesthetic safety and patient outcomes in small animal practice.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinary nurses
• Veterinary technicians
• Veterinary nursing students
• Veterinary technology students
• Small animal veterinarians
• Emergency and referral hospital staff
• Professionals involved in small animal anaesthesia