SMALL ANIMAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. A COLOR HANDBOOK. 3RD EDITION

Chapter 1: Essential equipment for inhalant anesthesia
Chapter 2: Necessity of Preoperative Blood Work and Urine Analysis for Anesthesia
Chapter 3: Preanesthetic medication: drugs and dosages
Chapter 4: Intravenous Anesthetic Agents: Versatile Options for Dogs and Cats
Chapter 5: Inhalant anesthetic agents
Chapter 6: Anesthesia monitoring and management
Chapter 7: Optimizing Anesthesia Depth and Pain Control: Applying Electroencephalography and Heart Rate Variability Monitoring for Individualized Care
Chapter 8: Perioperative fluid therapy
Chapter 9: Blood components and transfusion therapy
Chapter 10: Injectable sedative and anesthesia–analgesia combinations for surgical and diagnostic procedures
Chapter 11: Considerations for Anesthesia in Specific Diseases and Organ Dysfunction
Chapter 12: Anesthetic Considerations for Airway and Thoracic Surgery with Emphasis on Optimal Airway Management and Ventilation
Chapter 13: Anesthetic considerations for upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Chapter 14: Anesthetic considerations for minimally invasive surgical procedures
Chapter 15: Anesthetic considerations for neurologic patients
Chapter 16: Anesthetic considerations for common ophthalmic surgery
Chapter 17: Anesthetic considerations for orthopedic surgical patients
Chapter 18: Anesthetic Considerations in Dental and Oral-Facial Surgeries
Chapter 19: Analgesia and sedation of emergency/intensive care unit patients
Chapter 20: Anesthetic emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Chapter 21: Perioperative cardiac arrhythmias and treatments
Chapter 22: Local anesthetic agents and anesthetic techniques
Chapter 23: Ultrasound-guided locoregional blocks: An emerging trend in veterinary practice for dogs and cats
Chapter 24: Acute pain management and principles
Chapter 25: Management of neuropathic pain in dogs and cats
Chapter 26: Chronic pain management for osteoarthritis in dogs and cats
Chapter 27: Oncologic pain management and radiation therapy
Chapter 28: Photobiomodulation therapy in pain management
Chapter 29: Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies For Pain Management In Small Animals
Chapter 30: Rehabilitation and pain management for veterinary patients
Chapter 31: Enhancing Anesthesia and Pain Management in Shelter Medicine: Practical Protocols and Considerations
Chapter 32: Streamlining Anesthesia and Surgery Management for Veterinary Hospitals: Practical Insights for Optimal Care
Chapter 33: Compassionate Euthanasia in Veterinary Practice: Methods, Considerations, and Careful Implementation
Appendix

In this thoroughly updated and much expanded third edition, this book dive provides comprehensive coverage of the world of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Opening with a detailed exploration of inhalant anesthetic equipment and its essential accessories, emphasizing the crucial role of preoperative blood work and its interpretations, coverage continues with a systematic introduction to clinical anesthetic practice, encompassing premedication drugs and dosages, intravenous induction options, and concluding in a discussion of modern inhalant anesthetics. These chapters shine a spotlight on a newly approved drug, showcasing the practical application of Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan) for a range of sedative and anesthetic combinations in dogs and cats.

Updated chapters also cover a wide range of scenarios and procedures, including:
• Injectable and sedative combinations.
• Monitoring anesthetic depth and antinociception, utilizing EEG (electroencephalography) and Parasympathetic Tone Analysis (PTA) devices.
• Comprehensive guidance on intervening in cases of abnormalities.
• Anesthetic considerations, management, and interventions.
• Commonly encountered ECG (electrocardiography) issues.
• Anesthesia for minimally invasive endoscopic procedures and regular endoscopy.
• Locoregional blocks, including both traditional and ultrasound-guided methods.
• Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and photobiomodulation therapy.

This clinically focused text draws upon practical experience and clinical evidence from various sources. It provides drug dosages and anesthetic protocols in tabular form, complemented by over 400 illustrations that enhance comprehension and visual clarity.
Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management has become a cornerstone in veterinary practice education and, with this third edition, it continues to provide invaluable practical information for small animal practitioners, veterinary technicians/nurses, as well as veterinary and veterinary nursing students.