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Preface
Acknowledgments
Summary of Key Features
Contributors
1. Current Contributors
2. Previous Contributors
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Section One: Anatomy
1. Chapter 1: Anatomy
  1. MUSCLES
  2. SKELETON
  3. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
  4. NERVOUS SYSTEM
  5. DIGESTION
  6. INTEGUMENT
  7. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Section Two: Preventive Care
1. Chapter 2: Preventative Care and Vaccinations
  1. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
  2. VACCINATIONS
  3. ANIMAL CARE
Section Three: Diagnostic Skills
1. Chapter 3: Clinical Pathology
  1. BLOOD COLLECTION, HANDLING, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORT TIPS
  2. ACID–BASE BALANCE EVALUATION
  3. BLOOD CHEMISTRY
  4. CHEMISTRY FUNCTION TESTS
  5. CYTOLOGY
  6. HEMATOLOGY
  7. IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY TESTS
  8. MICROBIOLOGY
  9. PARASITOLOGY
  10. URINALYSIS
  11. REFERENCES
2. Chapter 4: Imaging
  1. RADIOGRAPHY
  2. RADIOGRAPHIC CONTRAST STUDIES
  3. ULTRASONOGRAPHY
  4. FURTHER IMAGING TECHNIQUES
  5. REFERENCE
Section Four: Diseases and Conditions
1. Chapter 5: Dermatologic Diseases and Conditions
  1. ACNE
  2. ACRAL LICK DERMATITIS
  3. ATOPY
  4. FLEA ALLERGY DERMATITIS
  5. FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY OR ADVERSE FOOD REACTION
  6. OTITIS EXTERNA
  7. PYODERMA
  8. DEMODECTIC MANGE
  9. SCABIES (SARCOPTIC, NOTOEDRIC MANGE)
2. Chapter 6: Internal Medicine
  1. CARDIOLOGY
  2. ENDOCRINOLOGY
  3. GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATIC DISEASE
  4. HEMATOLOGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS
  5. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
  6. MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
  7. NEUROLOGY
  8. ONCOLOGY
  9. RESPIRATORY DISEASES
  10. URINARY AND RENAL DISORDERS
  11. REFERENCES
3. Chapter 7: Nutritional Diseases and Conditions
  1. GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE
  2. OBESITY
  3. FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE
  4. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
  5. CANCER
  6. CARDIAC DISEASE
  7. REFERENCES
4. Chapter 8: Ophthalmologic Diseases and Conditions
  1. ANTERIOR UVEITIS
  2. CATARACTS
  3. CONJUNCTIVITIS
  4. ENTROPION
  5. CILIA DISORDERS
  6. GLAUCOMA
  7. KERATITIS
  8. KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA
  9. LENS LUXATION
  10. PROLAPSED GLAND OF THE THIRD EYELID
5. Chapter 9: Reproductive Diseases and Conditions
  1. ABORTION
  2. DYSTOCIA
  3. ECLAMPSIA
  4. MASTITIS
  5. PREGNANCY
  6. PYOMETRA
  7. BRUCELLOSIS
  8. BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
  9. CRYPTORCHIDISM
  10. REFERENCES
6. Chapter 10: Emergency Medicine
  1. MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS
  2. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
  3. TELEPHONE TRIAGE
  4. TRIAGE
  5. SHOCK
  6. TRAUMA EMERGENCIES
  7. RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES
  8. CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES
  9. NEUROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES
  10. OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCIES
  11. GASTROINTESTINAL EMERGENCIES
  12. KIDNEY AND URINARY EMERGENCIES
  13. REPRODUCTIVE AND GENITAL EMERGENCIES
  14. NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES
  15. HEMATOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
  16. METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIES
  17. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES
  18. TOXICOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES
7. Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions
  1. ARTHRITIS
  2. CRUCIATE DISEASE
  3. HIP DYSPLASIA
  4. OSTEOCHONDROSIS
  5. OSTEOMYELITIS
  6. PANOSTEITIS
  7. MEDIAL PATELLAR LUXATION
Section Five: Patient Care Skills
1. Chapter 12: Animal Behavior
  1. INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR
  2. THE TECHNICIAN’S ROLE
  3. GENETICS AND BEHAVIOR
  4. NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR: PUPPIES AND KITTENS
  5. BEHAVIORAL “VACCINATION”
  6. NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR: PRESENTATIONS AND DISORDERS
  7. HOW ANIMALS LEARN
  8. THE ABCS OF BEHAVIOR
  9. MY PATIENT WON’T EAT
  10. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FOR “THE BIG THREE”
  11. INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION: DOGS
  12. INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION: CATS
  13. DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR: DOGS
  14. DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR: CATS
  15. AGGRESSION: DOGS AND CATS
  16. BEHAVIOR IN THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
  17. TALKING TO THE ANIMALS: BODY LANGUAGE OF DOGS AND CATS
  18. HANDLING STRATEGIES: TIPS AND BASICS
  19. MEDICAL TREATMENT OF FEAR
  20. UNIQUE CHALLENGES: EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS
  21. REFERENCES
2. Chapter 13: Physical Rehabilitation
  1. EXAMINATIONS
  2. MEASUREMENTS
  3. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
  4. ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY
  5. LASER THERAPY
  6. MAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY
  7. TEMPERATURE THERAPY
  8. SOUNDWAVE THERAPY
  9. REFERENCE
3. Chapter 14: Patient Care Skills in Clinical Practice
  1. PATIENT CARE
  2. HOSPITALIZED PATIENT CARE
  3. THE VETERINARY NURSING PROCESS
  4. ESTABLISHING NORMALCY
  5. NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC CARE
  6. REWARMING
  7. COOLING
  8. RECUMBENT PATIENT CARE
  9. MEDICAL NURSING
  10. VENIPUNCTURE
  11. INTRAVENOUS CATHETER PLACEMENT
  12. INSULIN THERAPY
  13. CLIENT EDUCATION
  14. FLUID THERAPY
  15. BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS
  16. OXYGEN THERAPY
  17. REFERENCES
4. Chapter 15: Medical Calculations
  1. CALCULATING A DOSE BY PATIENT WEIGHT
  2. CALCULATING A MEDICATION VOLUME BY PATIENT DOSE
  3. CONVERTING PERCENT SOLUTIONS TO MILLIGRAMS/MILLILITERS
  4. CREATING PERCENT SOLUTIONS IN CRYSTALLOID FLUIDS TWO WAYS
  5. CONVERTING TEMPERATURE
  6. DILUTION COMPARED WITH RATIO
  7. BLOOD VOLUME CALCULATIONS
  8. COMMON FLUID RATES FOR DOGS AND CATS
  9. KILOGRAMS TO BODY SURFACE AREA
  10. CONVERSION CHARTS
  11. REFERENCES
5. Chapter 16: Medical Procedures
  1. ABDOMINAL PROCEDURES
  2. CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES
  3. GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURES
  4. NEUROLOGICAL PROCEDURES
  5. ONCOLOGICAL PROCEDURES
  6. OPHTHALMIC PROCEDURES
  7. RENAL PROCEDURES
  8. RESPIRATORY PROCEDURES
  9. REFERENCES
6. Chapter 17: Nutrition
  1. GENERAL NUTRITION
  2. PATIENT EVALUATION
  3. DAILY CALORIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HEALTHY DOG AND CAT
  4. FEEDING METHODS
  5. PET FOOD EVALUATION
  6. OBESITY MANAGEMENT
  7. NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
  8. ENTERAL NUTRITION ADMINISTRATION
  9. PARENTERAL NUTRITION
  10. REFERENCES
7. Chapter 18: Pain Management
  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. PAIN DRUG CATEGORIES
  3. HISTORY OF THE SCIENCE OF PAIN
  4. NOCICEPTION
  5. CLASSIFICATION OF PAIN
  6. SUBCLASSIFICATIONS OF PAIN
  7. PAIN MANAGEMENT MYTHS
  8. CANCER PAIN
  9. THE ROLE OF THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN IN PAIN MANAGEMENT
  10. PAIN ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION
  11. HOW CAN STRESS AFFECT PAIN?
  12. SIGNS OF PAIN AND DISTRESS IN DOGS AND CATS
  13. BEHAVIOR IS KEY
  14. PAIN SCALES
  15. OWNER COMPLIANCE
  16. LOCAL ANESTHETICS
  17. CONSTANT RATE INFUSIONS
  18. NON‐PHARMACEUTICAL APPROACHES TO PAIN MANAGEMENT
  19. PATIENT CARE TO DECREASE PAIN AND ANXIETY
  20. CONCLUSION
  21. REFERENCES
8. Chapter 19: Wound Care and Bandaging
  1. STAGES OF WOUND HEALING
  2. CLASSIFICATION OF WOUNDS
  3. WOUND CHARACTERISTICS
  4. FACTORS AFFECTING THE HEALING PROCESS
  5. WOUND CARE
  6. TOPICAL WOUND MEDICATIONS
  7. WOUND THERAPY
  8. WOUND BANDAGING
  9. BANDAGES
  10. SPLINTS AND CASTS
  11. SLINGS
  12. REFERENCE
  13. RECOMMENDED READING
Section Six: Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures
1. Chapter 20: Anesthesia and Anesthetic Procedures
  1. GUIDELINES FOR SAFE ANESTHESIA
  2. PREANESTHESIA
  3. ANESTHESIA
  4. VENTILATION
  5. ANESTHETIC ADMINISTRATION
  6. LOCAL AND REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
  7. PERIOPERATIVE
  8. POSTANESTHETIC
  9. CASE‐BASED ANESTHESIA
  10. ANESTHETIC DRUGS
  11. REFERENCES
2. Chapter 21: Dentistry
  1. ANATOMY
  2. DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
  3. ORAL EXAMINATION, SCALING AND POLISHING
  4. DENTAL CHARTING
  5. COMMON DENTAL DISORDERS
  6. RADIOLOGY
  7. EXTRACTIONS
  8. REFERENCES
3. Chapter 22: Disinfection and Sterilization in Veterinary Healthcare Facilities
  1. TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIONS
  2. SPAULDING CATEGORIES
  3. PERSONNEL CONSIDERATIONS
  4. LIQUID CHEMICALS FOR DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
  5. LIQUID CHEMICAL GERMICIDES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES
  6. LIQUID CHEMICALS FOR HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
  7. SAFE HANDLING OF LIQUID CHEMICAL STERILANT PRODUCTS
  8. THERMAL DISINFECTION
  9. SURGICAL INSTRUMENT DECONTAMINATION AND CLEANING
  10. PACK ASSEMBLY
  11. STEAM AUTOCLAVES
  12. LOW TEMPERATURE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION
  13. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GAS STERILIZATION
  14. SURGICAL HUCK TOWEL, GOWN AND CLOTH DRAPE CARE
  15. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  16. REFERENCES
4. Chapter 23: Surgery
  1. INSTRUMENT PACKS
  2. PATIENT PREOPERATIVE PROTOCOL
  3. SURGICAL PREPARATION
  4. SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  5. SUTURE TECHNIQUES
  6. POSTOPERATIVE CARE PROTOCOL
  7. ALTERNATIVE SURGICAL OPTIONS
  8. ADJUNCTS TO SURGERY
  9. REFERENCES
Section Seven: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
1. Chapter 24: Regenerative Medicine
  1. STEM‐CELL THERAPEUTICS
  2. CELL DIFFERENTIAL
  3. POST‐INJECTION CARE
  4. OTHER FORMS OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
  5. WHEN IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INDICATED?
  6. RULES AND REGULATIONS
  7. PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
  8. RECOMMENDATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CARE
  9. FURTHER READINGS
Section Eight: Licensure and Certifications in Veterinary Technology and Nursing
1. Chapter 25: Veterinary Technician/Nurse Specialist Certifications
  1. OVERVIEW OF VETERINARY ACADEMY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2. Chapter 26: Additional Certifications Obtainable by Veterinary Technicians
  1. CERTIFICATION
  2. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
3. Chapter 27: Nursing Theory
Bibliography
Index
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List of Tables

Chapter 1
1. Table 1.1 / Muscles
Chapter 2
1. Table 2.1 / Initial examination
2. Table 2.2 Physical examination
3. Table 2.3 / Pediatric physical examination
4. Table 2.4 / Normal parturition
5. Table 2.5 / Geriatric physical examination
6. Table 2.6 / Canine vaccination protocol
7. Table 2.7 / Feline vaccination protocol
Chapter 3
1. Table 3.1 / Blood collection tubes
2. Table 3.2 / Acid–base evaluations
3. Table 3.3 / Blood chemistries
4. Table 3.4 / Function tests
5. Table 3.5 / Miscellaneous diagnostic tests, therapeutic drug levels and toxins6,...
6. Table 3.6 / Cytological criteria of malignancy
7. Table 3.7 / Cytology cells
8. Table 3.8 / Effusion cytology
9. Table 3.9 / Grading scheme for ear cytology
10. Table 3.10 / Fecal cytology
11. Table 3.11 / Classifying vaginal cells
12. Table 3.12 / Red blood cell alterations and morphology
13. Table 3.13 / White blood cell morphology
14. Table 3.14 / White blood cell alterations
15. Table 3.15 / White blood cell population changes
16. Table 3.16 / Platelet alterations
17. Table 3.17 / Coagulation tests
18. Table 3.18 / Immunology and serology tests
19. Table 3.19 / Specimen storage
20. Table 3.20 / Most commonly used culture media
21. Table 3.21 / Bacteria Identification
22. Table 3.22 / Fungi identification
23. Table 3.23 / Endoparasites
24. Table 3.24 / Ectoparasites
25. Table 3.25 / Gross examination
26. Table 3.26 / Chemistry strip examination
27. Table 3.27 / Sediment examination
28. Table 3.28 / Urine artifacts
Chapter 4
1. Table 4.1 / Ancillary radiographic equipment
2. Table 4.2 / Radiographic exposure and image factors
3. Table 4.3 / Exposure evaluation
4. Table 4.4 / Scale of contrast evaluation
5. Table 4.5 / Radiographic alterations
6. Table 4.6 / Radiographic artifacts
7. Table 4.7 / Digital artifacts
8. Table 4.8 / Directional terms
9. Table 4.9 / Types of contrast media
Chapter 5
1. Table 5.1 / Acne
2. Table 5.2 / Acral lick dermatitis, atopy, and flea allergy dermatitis
3. Table 5.3 / Food hypersensitivity and otitis externa
4. Table 5.4 / Pyoderma
5. Table 5.5 / Demodectic mange
6. Table 5.6 / Scabies (sarcoptic mange, notoedric mange)
Chapter 6
1. Table 6.1 / Congestive heart failure
2. Table 6.2 / Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic
3. Table 6.3 / Cardiomyopathy, dilated
4. Table 6.4 / Obstructions and shunts
5. Table 6.5 / Cardiovascular: endocardiosis and heartworm disease
6. Table 6.6 / Hypertension
7. Table 6.7 / Myocarditis and pleural effusion
8. Table 6.8 / Symptomatic bradycardia arrhythmia
9. Table 6.9 / Acromegaly and Diabetes Insipidus
10. Table 6.10 / Diabetes mellitus
11. Table 6.11 / Insulin types
12. Table 6.12 / Constant rate regular insulin infusion protocol
13. Table 6.13 / Hyperadrenocorticism and hyperparathyroidism
14. Table 6.14 / Hyperthyroidism and hypoadrenocorticism
15. Table 6.15 / Hypoparathyroidism and hypothyroidism
16. Table 6.16 / Anal sac disease, cholangitis, and cholangiohepatitis
17. Table 6.17 / Constipation and megacolon
18. Table 6.18 / Diarrhea
19. Table 6.19 / Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and gastric dilatation volvulus
20. Table 6.20 / Hepatic disease and failure
21. Table 6.21 / Hepatic lipidosis and inflammatory bowel disease
22. Table 6.22 / Megaesophagus
23. Table 6.23 / Pancreatitis and peritonitis
24. Table 6.24 / Protein‐losing enteropathy and vomiting
25. Table 6.25 / Anemia
26. Table 6.26 / Disseminated intravascular coagulation
27. Table 6.27 / Thrombocytopenia
28. Table 6.28 / Innate and Adaptive Immune System Dysregulation
29. Table 6.29 / Anaphylaxis
30. Table 6.30 / Systemic lupus erythematosus
31. Table 6.31 / Immune‐mediated polyarthritis
32. Table 6.32 / Pemphigus complex
33. Table 6.33 / Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
34. Table 6.34 / Infectious canine hepatitis and canine infectious respiratory diseas...
35. Table 6.35 / Coronavirus and distemper
36. Table 6.36 / Leptospirosis and Borreliosis (Lyme Disease)
37. Table 6.37 / Brucellosis and Ehrlichiosis
38. Table 6.38 / Rocky Mountain spotted fever and salmon poisoning disease
39. Table 6.39 / Canine parvovirus and rabies
40. Table 6.40 / Feline calicivirus
41. Table 6.41 / Feline infectious peritonitis
42. Table 6.42 / Feline panleukopenia and feline immunodeficiency virus
43. Table 6.43 / Feline leukemia virus and feline viral rhinotracheitis
44. Table 6.44 / Tetanus and toxoplasmosis
45. Table 6.45 / Arthritis
46. Table 6.46 / Cruciate disease and hip dysplasia
47. Table 6.47 / Osteochondrosis and osteomyelitis
48. Table 6.48 / Panosteitis and patella luxation
49. Table 6.49 / Neurological examination
50. Table 6.50 / Lesion localization
51. Table 6.51 / Localization of lesions in the spinal cord
52. Table 6.52 / Localization of lesions in the brain
53. Table 6.53 / Vestibular disease and epilepsy
54. Table 6.54 / Meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown origin
55. Table 6.55 / Intervertebral disc disease and fibrocartilaginous embolism
56. Table 6.56 / Cervical spondylomyelopathy and degenerative myelopathy
57. Table 6.57 / Discospondylitis and steroid‐responsive meningitis arteritis
58. Table 6.58 / Myasthenia gravis and polyradiculoneuritis
59. Table 6.59 / Neoplasia
60. Table 6.60 / Histiocytoma, mammary gland neoplasia, and mast cell tumor
61. Table 6.61 / Various neoplasias
62. Table 6.62 / Chemotherapy toxicity
63. Table 6.63 / Asthma, bronchitis and brachycephalic airway syndrome
64. Table 6.64 / Laryngeal paralysis and laryngitis
65. Table 6.65 / Mediastinitis, pneumomediastinum, and mediastinal masses
66. Table 6.66 / Bronchitis
67. Table 6.67 / Other pulmonary diseases
68. Table 6.68 / Other pulmonary conditions
69. Table 6.69 / Pneumonia
70. Table 6.70 / Rhinitis, sinusitis, and tracheal collapse
71. Table 6.71 / Cystic calculi, feline lower urinary tract disease, and pyelonephriti...
72. Table 6.72 / Renal failure
73. Table 6.73 / Urine protein : creatinine ratio.
74. Table 6.74 / Urinary tract obstruction and infection (cystitis, urethrocystitis)
75. Table 6.75 / Protein‐losing nephropathy
76. Table 6.76 / International Renal Interest Society Staging of Chronic Kidney Disea...
77. Table 6.77 / Prostate disease
78. Table 6.78 / Urinary incontinence
Chapter 8
1. Table 8.1 / Anterior uveitis and cataracts
2. Table 8.2 / Conjunctivitis and entropion
3. Table 8.3 / Cilia disorders and glaucoma
4. Table 8.4 / Keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis sicca
5. Table 8.5 / Lens luxation and prolapsed gland of the third eyelid
Chapter 9
1. Table 9.1 / Reproductive diseases and conditions: abortion
2. Table 9.2 / Dystocia and eclampsia
3. Table 9.3 / Mastitis
4. Table 9.4 / Pregnancy and pyometra
5. Table 9.5 / Brucellosis and benign prostatic hyperplasia
6. Table 9.6 / Cryptorchidism
Chapter 10
1. Table 10.1 / Supplies
2. Table 10.2 / Owner questions
3. Table 10.3 / Primary survey
4. Table 10.4 / Categories of shock
5. Table 10.5 / Types of shock
6. Table 10.6 / Respiratory emergencies
7. Table 10.7 / Cardiovascular emergencies
8. Table 10.8 / Neurological emergencies
9. Table 10.9 / Ophthalmic emergencies
10. Table 10.10 / Gastrointestinal emergencies
11. Table 10.11 / Kidney and urinary emergencies
12. Table 10.12 / Reproductive and genital emergencies
13. Table 10.13 / Neonate and pediatric emergencies
14. Table 10.14 / Hematologic emergencies
15. Table 10.15 / Metabolic and endocrine emergencies
16. Table 10.16 / Environmental emergencies
17. Table 10.17 / Toxicological emergencies
Chapter 11
1. Table 11.1 / Arthritis
2. Table 11.2 / Cruciate disease and hip dysplasia
3. Table 11.3 / Osteochondrosis and osteomyelitis
4. Table 11.4 / Panosteitis and medial patellar luxation
Chapter 12
1. Table 12.1 / Summary of common training and behavior modification procedures
2. Table 12.2 / Example of classically conditioning a gag response to the sight of a s...
3. Table 12.3 / Medical diagnoses commonly associated with unwanted elimination in d...
4. Table 12.4 / Behavioral diagnoses with an elimination component in dogs and cats....
5. Table 12.5 / Quick reference for individual body signals and corresponding stress l...
Chapter 13
1. Table 13.1 / Joint goniometric range of motion
2. Table 13.2 / Benefits of physical rehabilitation
Chapter 14
1. Table 14.1 / Hospitalization level examples
2. Table 14.2 / Hospitalized patient care
3. Table 14.3 / Neonatal and pediatric care
4. Table 14.4 / Rewarming
5. Table 14.5 / Cooling
6. Table 14.6 / Recumbent patient care
7. Table 14.7 / Blood pressure evaluation.
8. Table 14.8 / Acid–base disturbances
9. Table 14.9 / Electrocardiogram leads.
10. Table 14.10 / Electrocardiogram interpretation
11. Table 14.11 / Common heart rhythm abnormalities
12. Table 14.12 / Electrocardiogram problems and artifacts
13. Table 14.13 / Insulin types
14. Table 14.14 / Blood glucose curves
15. Table 14.15 / Example insulin constant rate infusions.
16. Table 14.16 / Routes of fluid administration
17. Table 14.17 / Commonly used fluids
18. Table 14.18 / Fluid additives
19. Table 14.19 / Monitoring fluid therapy
20. Table 14.20 / Feline blood types
21. Table 14.21 / Blood products
22. Table 14.22 / Blood transfusion reactions.
Chapter 15
1. Table 15.1 / Metabolic energy requirements
2. Table 15.2 / Kilograms to body surface area (m²): canine
3. Table 15.3 / Kilograms to body surface area (m²): feline
4. Table 15.4 / Metric units
5. Table 15.5 / Weight conversions
6. Table 15.6 / Liquid measure conversions
7. Table 15.7 / Length
Chapter 17
1. Table 17.1 / Coefficients for common life stages to determine daily energy requir...
2. Table 17.2 / Key nutritional requirements
3. Table 17.3 / Feeding methods.
4. Table 17.4 / Pet food label evaluation: association of american feed control offi...
5. Table 17.5 / Comparing nutrient levels on a dry‐matter basis
6. Table 17.6 / Key nutritional factors in disease
Chapter 18
1. Table 18.1 / Categories of pain medications
2. Table 18.2 / Expected pain associated with illness, injury, and surgical and hosp...
3. Table 18.3 / Behavioral signs of pain in dogs
4. Table 18.4 / Various pain scales
5. Table 18.5 / Pain management medication specifics
6. Table 18.6 / Potential problems related to the use of constant rate infusions, an...
7. Table 18.7 / Dosages for constant rate infusions used in cats
8. Table 18.8 / Dosages for constant rate infusions used in dogs
9. Table 18.9 / SAMPLE chart for adding analgesic drugs to intravenous fluids for do...
10. Table 18.10 / Non‐pharmaceutical approach to pain management
Chapter 19
1. Table 19.1 / Stages of wound healing
2. Table 19.2 / Classification of wounds
3. Table 19.3 / Descriptions of wound characteristics
4. Table 19.4 / Factors affecting the healing process
5. Table 19.5 / Wound cleaning solutions
6. Table 19.6 / Topical wound medications
7. Table 19.7 / Wound therapy
8. Table 19.8 / Wound bandaging
Chapter 20
1. Table 20.1 / Preanesthetic evaluation
2. Table 20.2 / Steps to choosing a preanesthetic combination
3. Table 20.3 / The anesthetic machine
4. Table 20.4 / Ventilation
5. Table 20.5 / General anesthesia induction
6. Table 20.6 / Anesthetic induction complications
7. Table 20.7 / Commonly used local anesthetics
8. Table 20.8 / Local anesthetic uses
9. Table 20.9 / Patient care
10. Table 20.10 / Stages of anesthesia
11. Table 20.11 / Anesthesia monitoring
12. Table 20.12 / Capnograph waveforms
13. Table 20.13 / Stages of anesthesia recovery
14. Table 20.14 / Postanesthetic monitoring
15. Table 20.15 / Case‐based anesthesia
16. Table 20.16 / Anticholinergics, general information
17. Table 20.17 / Anticholinergic drugs
18. Table 20.18 / Phenothiazines, general information
19. Table 20.19 / Phenothiazine drugs
20. Table 20.20 / Benzodiazepines: general information
21. Table 20.21 / Benzodiazepines
22. Table 20.22 / Alpha‐2 agonists: general information
23. Table 20.23 / Alpha‐2 agonist drugs
24. Table 20.24 / Opioids: general information
25. Table 20.25 / Opioid drugs
26. Table 20.26 / Cyclohexamines: general information
27. Table 20.27 / Cyclohexamine drugs
28. Table 20.28 / Propofol: general information
29. Table 20.29 / Propofol
30. Table 20.30 / Alfaxalone: general information
31. Table 20.31 / Alfaxalone
32. Table 20.32 / Etomidate: general information
33. Table 20.33 / Etomidate
34. Table 20.34 / Inhalant anesthetics: general information
35. Table 20.35 / Inhalant anesthetic agents: isoflurane and sevoflurane
Chapter 21
1. Table 21.1 / Handheld instruments
2. Table 21.2 / Extraction instruments
3. Table 21.3 / Bur types
4. Table 21.4 / Instrument maintenance
5. Table 21.5 / Mechanical instruments (power scalers)
6. Table 21.6 / Dental charting
7. Table 21.7 / Anatomical disorders
8. Table 21.8 / Pathological disorders
9. Table 21.9 / Radiographic equipment
10. Table 21.10 / Radiographic media
11. Table 21.11 / Radiographic techniques
12. Table 21.12 / Radiographic positioning
13. Table 21.13 / Positioning errors and corrections
14. Table 21.14 / Basic radiographic pathology
15. Table 21.15 / Extraction procedures
16. Table 21.16 / Advanced procedures: typically referral cases
Chapter 22
1. Table 22.1 / Protocol for hand hygiene
2. Table 22.2 / Chemical germicide classes and activity levels
3. Table 22.3 / Characteristics of selected disinfectants
4. Table 22.4 / Common surgical instrument stains: potential causes and resolutio...
5. Table 22.5 / Minimum sterilization cycle times for gravity displacement autocl...
6. Table 22.6 / Classes of chemical indicators
Chapter 23
1. Table 23.1 / Abdominal surgery: celiotomy
2. Table 23.2 / Abdominal surgery: abdominal hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, hepatectom...
3. Table 23.3 / Abdominal surgery: splenectomy
4. Table 23.4 / Aural surgery
5. Table 23.5 / Aural surgery: aural hematoma, lateral ear canal resection
6. Table 23.6 / Gastrointestinal Surgery: Anal Sacculectomy, Enterotomy
7. Table 23.7 / Gastrointestinal Surgery: Gastric Dilation Volvulus and Gastrotomy
8. Table 23.8 / Gastrointestinal surgery: intestinal resection and anastomosis
9. Table 23.9 / Integument surgery
10. Table 23.10 / Integument surgery: abscess and laceration
11. Table 23.11 / Integument surgery: mass removal and onychectomy
12. Table 23.12 / Neurological surgery
13. Table 23.13 / Neurological surgery: disk fenestration, dorsal laminectomy, and he...
14. Table 23.14 / Ophthalmic surgery
15. Table 23.15 / Ophthalmic surgery: cataracts, ectropion, and entropion
16. Table 23.16 / Ophthalmic surgery: conjunctival flap and enucleation
17. Table 23.17 / Ophthalmic surgery: prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid and tr...
18. Table 23.18 / Orthopedic surgery
19. Table 23.19 / Orthopedic surgery: cranial cruciate ligament rupture, femoral head...
20. Table 23.20 / Orthopedic surgery: patellar luxation, total hip replacement, and ...
21. Table 23.21 / Reproductive tract surgery
22. Table 23.22 / Cesarean section, orchiectomy, and ovariohysterectomy
23. Table 23.23 / Thoracic surgery
24. Table 23.24 / Thoracic surgery: sternotomy, thoracotomy, intercostal
25. Table 23.25 / Upper respiratory: stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, everted ...
26. Table 23.26 / Upper respiratory surgery: laryngeal paralysis/tracheal collapse...
27. Table 23.27 / Urogenital tract surgery
28. Table 23.28 / Urogenital tract surgery: cystotomy, urethrostomy and scrotal uret...
29. Table 23.29 / Endoscopy: flexible gastrointestinal and rigid
30. Table 23.30 / Laser surgery
Chapter 24
1. Table 24.1 / Cell differential
2. Table 24.2 / Common injection sites
Chapter 25
1. Table 25.1 / Overview of veterinary academy application requirements
Chapter 26
1. Table 26.1 / Certifications veterinary technicians can pursue

List of Illustrations

Chapter 1
1. Figure 1.1 Overall anatomy.
2. Figure 1.2 Palpation landmarks.
3. Figure 1.3 Internal organs: left lateral view.
4. Figure 1.4 Internal organs: right lateral view.
5. Figure 1.5 Internal organs: ventral view.
6. Figure 1.6 Three types of muscle tissue.
7. Figure 1.7 Musculature: lateral view.
8. Figure 1.8 Skeletal: lateral view.
9. Figure 1.9 Skeletal: dorsal view.
10. Figure 1.10 Circulatory: dorsal view of heart.
11. Figure 1.11 Circulatory: Internal view of heart.
12. Figure 1.12 Route of deoxygenated to oxygenated blood.
13. Figure 1.13 Gas exchange.
14. Figure 1.14 Cardiac conduction system.
15. Figure 1.15 Artery and vein comparison.
16. Figure 1.16 Circulatory: lateral view.
17. Figure 1.17 Canine brain.
18. Figure 1.18 Nervous system: lateral view.
19. Figure 1.19 Structures of the skin.
20. Figure 1.20 Forelimb and hindlimb paw pads.
21. Figure 1.21 Claw.
22. Figure 1.22 Respiratory system.
Chapter 2
1. Figure 2.1 Toenail trim; (arrow) the change in color indicates the end of th...
2. Figure 2.2 Toenail trim; (arrow) the small black circle indicates the beginn...
Chapter 3
1. Figure 3.1 Order of draw when using a vacutainer or syringe for blood collec...
2. Figure 3.2 Various types of EDTA tubes.
3. Figure 3.3 Various types of heparinized blood collection devices. The packed...
4. Figure 3.4 Various types of serum separator tubes.
5. Figure 3.5 Blood smear, direct, or wedge technique.
6. Figure 3.6 Line smear.
7. Figure 3.7 Slide over slide, compression, or squash preparation.
8. Figure 3.8 Squash‐modified preparation.
9. Figure 3.9 Starfish preparation.
10. Figure 3.10 Cytology evaluation.
11. Figure 3.11 Fine‐needle aspiration of a feline subcutaneous mass with cells ...
12. Figure 3.12 Osteoclast from canine osteosarcoma patient with multiple nuclea...
13. Figure 3.13 Lymph node fine‐needle biopsy, veterinarian diagnosed lymphoma w...
14. Figure 3.14 Lymph node fine‐needle biopsy, veterinarian diagnosed lymphoma w...
15. Figure 3.15 Pathologist‐diagnosed case of mesothelioma. Mesothelial cells sh...
16. Figure 3.16 Cytologic criteria of malignancy.
17. Figure 3.17 Degenerate neutrophil in synovial fluid with proteinaceous backg...
18. Figure 3.18 Neutrophils and vacuolated (foamy) macrophages in a thoracic flu...
19. Figure 3.19 Eosinophil on canine peritoneal effusion.
20. Figure 3.20 Reactive mesothelial cell in a canine thoracic effusion.
21. Figure 3.21 Mast cell tumor: anisocytosis, round to oval nuclei, stain palel...
22. Figure 3.22 Melanocytes from a canine melanoma.
23. Figure 3.23 Spindle (mesenchymal) cells on a feline fine‐needle biopsy of a ...
24. Figure 3.24 Adipocytes also known as lipocytes: cells with pyknotic nuclei a...
25. Figure 3.25 Lipoma: large and round fat cells with pyknotic nuclei pressed a...
26. Figure 3.26 Hematoidin crystals in a macrophage from a fine‐needle biopsy of...
27. Figure 3.27 Buffy coat evaluation.
28. Figure 3.28 Buffy coat smear of a cat: mast cells with variable granularity ...
29. Figure 3.29 Canine ear cytology showing both rod and cocci bacteria in chain...
30. Figure 3.30 Canine ear cytology showing Malassezia pachydermatis and superfi...
31. Figure 3.31 Feline ear cytology readily showing inflammatory cells and cocci...
32. Figure 3.32 Melanin granules in a superficial cell on an ear cytology.
33. Figure 3.33 Rod‐shaped bacteria and neutrophil on rectal mucosal smear....
34. Figure 3.34 Budding yeast in a direct wet preparation of a canine sample....
35. Figure 3.35 Large numbers of yeast and rod bacteria in fecal cytology of a d...
36. Figure 3.36 Large intermediate superficial cell and numerous white blood cel...
37. Figure 3.37 Superficial epithelial cell (cornified) with a few red blood cel...
38. Figure 3.38 Small intermediate and parabasal epithelial cells (non‐cornified...
39. Figure 3.39 Slide evaluation showing consistent movement within monolayer of...
40. Figure 3.40 Area for cellular evaluation is monolayer (middle), feathered ed...
41. Figure 3.41 Red blood cell agglutination (black arrow), nucleated red blood ...
42. Figure 3.42 Canine red blood cells with variably sized distemper inclusion b...
43. Figure 3.43 Feline aggregate (black arrows and punctate (red arrow) reticulo...
44. Figure 3.44 Heinz body inclusions (large red arrow) and punctate reticulocyt...
45. Figure 3.45 Canine blood smear showing a polychromatophil (center) and Howel...
46. Figure 3.46 Canine blood smear showing acanthocytes (black arrows) and echin...
47. Figure 3.47 Canine blood smear showing anisocytosis, ghost cell (black arrow...
48. Figure 3.48 Canine blood smear showing anisocytosis, polychromasia and red b...
49. Figure 3.49 Feline blood smear showing anisocytosis, hypochromasia and red b...
50. Figure 3.50 Feline blood smear showing anisocytosis, ghost cell and nucleate...
51. Figure 3.51 White blood cells in a canine blood smear as viewed under 100 × ...
52. Figure 3.52 White blood cells in a feline blood smear as viewed under 100 × ...
53. Figure 3.53 Canine toxic neutrophil exhibiting cytoplasmic vacuolation and D...
54. Figure 3.54 Feline toxic neutrophil exhibiting cytoplasmic granulation and D...
55. Figure 3.55 Pelger–Huët: hyposegmented mature neutrophils with a coarse chro...
56. Figure 3.56 Clumped platelets, including macroplatelets, exhibiting anisocyt...
57. Figure 3.57 Coagulation overview.
58. Figure 3.58 Activated clotting time tube showing clot formation in the form ...
59. Figure 3.59 Massive clump of platelets at the periphery of a canine blood sm...
60. Figure 3.60 Blood typing card (left: dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1.1 negat...
61. Figure 3.61 Blood agar plate showing bacterial colonies with β‐hemolysis....
62. Figure 3.62 Sheep blood agar with antibiotic susceptibility discs.
63. Figure 3.63 Eosin methylene blue plate with Escherichia coli, together with ...
64. Figure 3.64 Dermatophyte test medium media showing red indicator for dermato...
65. Figure 3.65 MacConkey agar with Klebsiella spp., a lactose fermenter.
66. Figure 3.66 Mannitol salt agar plate showing Staphylococcus growth on right.
67. Figure 3.67 Mueller Hinton agar with antibiotic discs.
68. Figure 3.68 Illustration of streaking method.
69. Figure 3.69 Sheep blood agar with isolated colonies.
70. Figure 3.70 Inoculating a plate for microbial susceptibility.
71. Figure 3.71 Tube media showing motility from stab technique with Escherichia...
72. Figure 3.72 Tube media showing motility from stab technique.
73. Figure 3.73 Coagulase test showing Staphylococcus aureus (left) and a non‐co...
74. Figure 3.74 Urease test with positive in the middle and negative on right. T...
75. Figure 3.75 CAMP test showing enhanced hemolysis at arrow.
76. Figure 3.76 API strip inoculated with bacteria.
77. Figure 3.77 Gram stain, Gram‐negative Actinobacillus spp. (left) and Gram‐po...
78. Figure 3.78 Aspergillus spp. stained with lactophenol cotton blue on a tape ...
79. Figure 3.79 Blastomyces dermatitidis in a canine lymph node aspirate cytolog...
80. Figure 3.80 Histoplasma capsulatum in liver impression smear stained with Ro...
81. Figure 3.81 Malassezia pachydermatis and numerous rod‐shaped bacteria with a...
82. Figure 3.82 Trichophyton spp. stained with lactophenol cotton blue on a tape...
83. Figure 3.83 Relative size of parasite eggs.
84. Figure 3.84 Alaria spp.
85. Figure 3.85 Ancylostoma caninum (smaller ova) and Uncinaria stenocephala (la...
86. Figure 3.86 Ancylostoma tubaeforme.
87. Figure 3.87 Aonchotheca putorii.
88. Figure 3.88 Baylisascaris procyonis.
89. Figure 3.89 Cryptosporidium spp. (acid‐fast stain).
90. Figure 3.90 Cystoisospora spp. (Formerly Isospora ).
91. Figure 3.91 Cystoisospora spp. (Formerly Isospora) and Ancylostoma tubaeform...
92. Figure 3.92 Diphyllobothrium latum.
93. Figure 3.93 Dipylidium caninum.
94. Figure 3.94 Dirofilaria immitis.
95. Figure 3.95 Echinococcus granulosus adult.
96. Figure 3.96 Ancylostoma caninum (top) and Eucoleus boehmi (bottom).
97. Figure 3.97 Giardia spp.
98. Figure 3.98 Giardia spp.
99. Figure 3.99 Paragonimus kellicotti.
100. Figure 3.100 Pearsonema feliscati.
101. Figure 3.101 Physaloptera spp. from an adult female worm.
102. Figure 3.102 Sarcocystis spp. and Ancylostoma caninum (left).
103. Figure 3.103 Spirometra spp.
104. Figure 3.104 Strongyloides spp. in a fresh fecal sample.
105. Figure 3.105 Taeniid‐type ova.
106. Figure 3.106 Toxascaris leonina.
107. Figure 3.107 Toxocara canis.
108. Figure 3.108 Toxocara cati (larger ova) and Cystoisospora felis (smaller, li...
109. Figure 3.109 Trichuris vulpis.
110. Figure 3.110 Trypanosoma cruzi on a thin blood smear.
111. Figure 3.111 Microfilaria concentrated just above the buffy coat layer in a ...
112. Figure 3.112 Dirofilaria immitis modified Knott’s stained with new methylene...
113. Figure 3.113 Ambylomas spp.
114. Figure 3.114 Cheyletiella.
115. Figure 3.115 Ctenocephalides felis.
116. Figure 3.116 Cuterebra.
117. Figure 3.117 Demodex canis.
118. Figure 3.118 Dermacentor spp.
119. Figure 3.119 Otodectes cynotis mite and egg.
120. Figure 3.120 Sarcoptes scabiei canis.
121. Figure 3.121 Trichodectes canis.
122. Figure 3.122 Bacteria, white blood cells, renal and transitional epithelial ...
123. Figure 3.123 Epithelial cast, white blood cells, red blood cells, and lipid ...
124. Figure 3.124 Fatty or lipid cast.
125. Figure 3.125 Granular cast (top) and raft of squamous epithelial cells (bott...
126. Figure 3.126 Hyaline cast.
127. Figure 3.127 White blood cell cast stained with new methylene blue.
128. Figure 3.128 Amorphous phosphate and struvite crystals in alkaline urine....
129. Figure 3.129 Amorphous urate in alkaline urine.
130. Figure 3.130 Ammonium biurate crystals and sperm cell.
131. Figure 3.131 Bilirubin crystal, center.
132. Figure 3.132 Calcium carbonate crystals.
133. Figure 3.133 Calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals.
134. Figure 3.134 Cystine crystals and air bubbles.
135. Figure 3.135 Triple phosphate crystals.
136. Figure 3.136 Squamous epithelials, transitional epithelials and white blood ...
137. Figure 3.137 Transitional epithelial cells (center) with numerous red blood ...
138. Figure 3.138 Mucus in canine urine sample.
139. Figure 3.139 Urine cytology slide prepared from sediment and stained with qu...
140. Figure 3.140 Starch granules with red blood cells and calcium oxalate dehydr...
Chapter 4
1. Figure 4.1 Velcro straps wrapped around the limbs and then secured to Velcro...
2. Figure 4.2 Universal positioning for lateral thorax, abdomen or spine. Strat...
3. Figure 4.3 Universal positioning for ventrodorsal thorax, abdomen or spine. ...
4. Figure 4.4 Untranquilized felines are best restrained with the use of a towe...
5. Figure 4.5 Abdominal radiograph in lateral positioning.
6. Figure 4.6 Abdominal radiograph in ventrodorsal positioning.
7. Figure 4.7 Canine positioning for lateral thorax with the use of Velcro stra...
8. Figure 4.8 Canine positioning for ventrodorsal thorax with the use of foam t...
9. Figure 4.9 Proper positioning for dorsoventral. Extension of the front limbs...
10. Figure 4.10 Feline positioning for lateral thorax with the use of Velcro str...
11. Figure 4.11 Feline ventrodorsal thorax positioning.
12. Figure 4.12 Thoracic radiograph in lateral positioning, thoracic inlet to th...
13. Figure 4.13 Thoracic radiograph in ventrodorsal positioning, thoracic inlet ...
14. Figure 4.14 Thoracic radiograph in dorsoventral positioning, thoracic inlet ...
15. Figure 4.15 Pharynx in lateral positioning, lateral canthus to C3.
16. Figure 4.16 The standard position can also be used for the spine on an untra...
17. Figure 4.17 Spine in lateral positioning with boundaries for spinal radiogra...
18. Figure 4.18 Spine in ventrodorsal positioning with boundaries for spinal rad...
19. Figure 4.19 Cervical spine in lateral positioning, caudal skull to T1.
20. Figure 4.20 Cervical spine in ventrodorsal positioning, caudal skull to T1–T...
21. Figure 4.21 Thoracic spine in lateral positioning, C7–L1.
22. Figure 4.22 Thoracolumbar spine in lateral positioning, T8–L5.
23. Figure 4.23 Thoracolumbar spine in ventrodorsal positioning, T8–L5.
24. Figure 4.24 Lumbar spine in lateral positioning, T13–S1.
25. Figure 4.25 Lumbar spine in ventrodorsal positioning, T13–S1.
26. Figure 4.26 Sacral spine in lateral positioning, pelvis to proximal caudal v...
27. Figure 4.27 Sacral spine in ventrodorsal positioning, L6 to proximal caudal ...
28. Figure 4.28 Caudocranial view of the right shoulder joint and scapula.
29. Figure 4.29 Shoulder in lateral positioning, mid‐scapular to mid‐humerus....
30. Figure 4.30 Humerus in lateral positioning, shoulder joint to elbow joint.
31. Figure 4.31 General positioning of the scapula, shoulder and radius/ulna wit...
32. Figure 4.32 Craniocaudal scapula, shoulder, humerus.
33. Figure 4.33 Elbow in lateral positioning, mid‐humerus to mid‐antebrachium....
34. Figure 4.34 Elbow in flexed lateral positioning, mid‐humerus to mid‐radius/u...
35. Figure 4.35 Elbow in craniocaudal positioning, mid‐humerus to mid‐radius/uln...
36. Figure 4.36 Metacarpus and phalanges in lateral positioning, distal radius/u...
37. Figure 4.37 Metacarpus and phalanges in dorsopalmar positioning, distal radi...
38. Figure 4.38 a,b Hands‐free positioning with the use of foam pad, tape secure...
39. Figure 4.39 Pelvis in lateral positioning, mid‐lumbar spine to mid‐femurs....
40. Figure 4.40 Pelvis in ventrodorsal positioning, mid‐lumbar spine to distal s...
41. Figure 4.41 Patient positioned in lateral recumbency for stifle. Use of sand...
42. Figure 4.42 Positioning for craniocaudal rear limb. Patient is in ventral re...
43. Figure 4.43 Stifle in lateral positioning, mid‐femur to mid‐tibia/fibula....
44. Figure 4.44 Stifle in caudocranial positioning, mid‐femur to mid‐tibia/fibul...
45. Figure 4.45 Fibula in lateral positioning, stifle joint to distal tarsus joi...
46. Figure 4.46 Tibia and fibula in caudocranial positioning, stifle joint to di...
47. Figure 4.47 Tarsus in lateral positioning, mid‐tibia/fibula to mid‐metatarsa...
48. Figure 4.48 Tarsus in dorsoplantar positioning, mid‐tibia/fibula to mid‐meta...
49. Figure 4.49 Metatarsals and phalanges in dorsoplantar positioning, distal ti...
50. Figure 4.50 Sagittal scan of the mid‐liver where the transducer is fanned fr...
51. Figure 4.51 Transverse scan of the mid‐liver where the transducer is fanned ...
52. Figure 4.52 Ultrasound of the spleen.
53. Figure 4.53 Ultrasound image of the left kidney.
54. Figure 4.54 Ultrasound image of the stomach.
55. Figure 4.55 The lined area is the pancreas in a sagittal plane.
56. Figure 4.56 Sagittal plane of the small intestine.
57. Figure 4.57 Transverse plane of the small intestine.
58. Figure 4.58 Ultrasound of the ileocolic junction showing the classic “pin wh...
59. Figure 4.59 Transverse plane of the bladder.
Chapter 6
1. Figure 6.1 Proprioception (knuckling).
2. Figure 6.2 Lesion localization.
3. Figure 6.3 Bailey chair.
Chapter 10
1. Figure 10.1 RECOVER cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithm.
2. Figure 10.2 RECOVER cardiopulmonary resuscitation emergency drugs and doses.
3. Figure 10.3 RECOVER post‐cardiac arrest algorithm.
Chapter 12
1. Figure 12.1 Timing application for four common conditioning practices.
2. Figure 12.2 The quadrants of operant conditioning.
3. Figure 12.3 Recommended order for procedure selection in behavior modificati...
4. Figure 12.4 Three excellent examples of litter boxes, and one example showin...
5. Figure 12.5 The spectrum of fear, anxiety and stress; body language signs as...
6. Figure 12.6 Pre‐visit questionnaire provided by Fear Free to assess patients...
7. Figure 12.7 Body sensitivity. Source: Alicea Howell, Monique Feyrecilde, Coo...
8. Figure 12.8 Common positioning for use of distractions, stabilization, and g...
9. Figure 12.9 Assorted sizes of quick‐snap basket muzzles.
Chapter 13
1. Figure 13.1 Goniometer.
2. Figure 13.2 Goniometry carpal flexion.
3. Figure 13.3 Goniometry carpal extension.
4. Figure 13.4 Goniometry elbow flexion.
5. Figure 13.5 Goniometry elbow extension.
6. Figure 13.6 Goniometry shoulder flexion.
7. Figure 13.7 Goniometry shoulder extension.
8. Figure 13.8 Goniometry hip flexion.
9. Figure 13.9 Goniometry hip extension.
10. Figure 13.10 Goniometry stifle flexion.
11. Figure 13.11 Goniometry stifle extension.
12. Figure 13.12 Goniometry hock flexion.
13. Figure 13.13 Goniometry hock extension.
14. Figure 13.14 Muscle girth greater trochanter.
15. Figure 13.15 Thigh length.
16. Figure 13.16 Thigh girth.
17. Figure 13.17 Muscle girth triceps.
18. Figure 13.18 Muscle girth antebrachium.
19. Figure 13.19 Shoulder musculatures.
Chapter 14
1. Figure 14.1 Normal canine electrocardiogram.
2. Figure 14.2 Atrial premature contraction/complex.
3. Figure 14.3 ST elevation.
4. Figure 14.4 Ventricular premature contraction/complex.
Chapter 16
1. Figure 16.1 Patient with a Jackson–Pratt drain.
2. Figure 16.2 Patient with a Jackson–Pratt drain.
3. Figure 16.3 Pericardial fluid.
4. Figure 16.4 ECG showing electrical alternans.
5. Figure 16.5 ECG snap pad.
6. Figure 16.6 ECG snap leads.
7. Figure 16.7 Telemetry setup.
8. Figure 16.8 Telemetry ECG.
9. Figure 16.9 Telemetry ECG.
10. Figure 16.10 Telemetry ECG.
11. Figure 16.11 Direct arterial blood pressure setup.
12. Figure 16.12 Direct arterial blood pressure monitoring.
13. Figure 16.13 (a,b) Correct chest compression posture.
14. Figure 16.14 Cardiac theory compression point 1.
15. Figure 16.15 Cardiac theory compression point 2.
16. Figure 16.16 Thoracic pump theory compression point.
17. Figure 16.17 Defibrillator.
18. Figure 16.18 Gastrocentesis (trocarization).
19. Figure 16.19 Gastric lavage.
20. Figure 16.20 Radiograph placement confirmation of nasoesophageal tube.
21. Figure 16.21 Patient with a nasoesophageal tube.
22. Figure 16.22 Nasal feeding tube checklist.
23. Figure 16.23 Radiograph placement confirmation of nasogastric tube.
24. Figure 16.24 Gastric residual volume from a patient with a nasogastric tube.
25. Figure 16.25 Esophagostomy tube placement.
26. Figure 16.26 Esophagostomy tube feeding.
27. Figure 16.27 Cistern cerebrospinal fluid collection.
28. Figure 16.28 Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid collection.
29. Figure 16.29 Cystocentesis.
30. Figure 16.30 Male feline catheter placement 1.
31. Figure 16.31 Male feline catheter placement 2.
32. Figure 16.32 Male feline catheter placement 3.
33. Figure 16.33 Urinary collection set 1.
34. Figure 16.34 Urinary collection set 2.
35. Figure 16.35 Peritoneal catheter insertion site.
36. Figure 16.36 Peritoneal dialysis three‐way stopcock.
37. Figure 16.37 Peritoneal dialysate.
38. Figure 16.38 Patient receiving peritoneal dialysis.
39. Figure 16.39 Nasal cannula placement.
40. Figure 16.40 Nasal prong placement.
41. Figure 16.41 Patient being nebulized in an oxygen kennel.
42. Figure 16.42 Patient with thoracostomy tube.
43. Figure 16.43 Canine patient with temporary tracheostomy tube.
44. Figure 16.44 feline patient with temporary tracheostomy tube.
45. Figure 16.45 Tracheostomy tube in a canine patient.
46. Figure 16.46 Lateral intubation technique.
Chapter 17
1. Figure 17.1 Diet history form.
2. Figure 17.2 Body condition scoring (1–5 scale).
3. Figure 17.3 Example weight loss plan forms.
Chapter 18
1. Figure 18.1 The nociceptive pathway.
2. Figure 18.2 Illustration of how pain can go from adaptive to maladaptive....
3. Figure 18.3 Acute abdominal pain – the prayer position.
4. Figure 18.4 IVAPM Cat client pain handout.
5. Figure 18.5 IVAPM dog client handout.
6. Figure 18.6 Author performing proprioceptive therapeutic exercise over caval...
Chapter 20
1. Figure 20.1 Endotracheal intubation.
Chapter 21
1. Figure 21.1 Dentition: canine and feline.
2. Figure 21.2 Cross‐section of a triple‐rooted tooth.
3. Figure 21.3 Skeletal structure: canine and feline.
4. Figure 21.4 Cross‐section of facial structures: canine and feline.
5. Figure 21.5 Normal occlusion of the canine; feline occlusion is very similar...
6. Figure 21.6 Sharpening stones: A) conical; B) flat; C) flat with angled edge...
7. Figure 21.7 Triadan numbering system.
8. Figure 21.8 Canine dental assessment chart.
9. Figure 21.9 Feline dental assessment chart.
10. Figure 21.10 Canine mandible *This patient has microdontia. Tooth 408 is ver...
11. Figure 21.11 Canine maxilla.
12. Figure 21.12 Feline maxilla. Various methods can be used to decrease the app...
Chapter 22
1. Figure 22.1 Components of the infectious disease process.
2. Figure 22.2 Agent‐specific test strips are used to determine whether a solut...
3. Figure 22.3 (a) Cleaning brushes for surgical instruments. Brushes should be...
4. Figure 22.4 Use a three‐step cleaning process for cannulated items; flush, b...
5. Figure 22.5 A test object surgical instrument mimics a blood‐contaminated bo...
6. Figure 22.6 Use a magnifying glass with a good light source to identify resi...
7. Figure 22.7 A HemoCheck‐S detection kit quickly detects residual blood conta...
8. Figure 22.8 Surgical instruments containing moving parts, such as joints, bo...
9. Figure 22.9 Surgical instrument stringer. Instruments are often organized fr...
10. Figure 22.10 To ensure adequate sterilant penetration, double‐pouched items ...
11. Figure 22.11 Wrap types.
12. Figure 22.12 (a) Steps to folding surgical huck towels or drapes for sterili...
13. Figure 22.13 (a) The envelope fold. Steps to double wrapping packs for steri...
14. Figure 22.14 Using a spiral metal “letter holder” standing aid facilitates p...
15. Figure 22.15 Allow items removed from the autoclave to completely cool prior...
16. Figure 22.16 This class 5 (integrating) indicator is designed to correlate w...
17. Figure 22.17 The Steritest combines a dosimeter and a bacterial spore prepar...
18. Figure 22.18 (a–e) Steps for folding gowns for sterilization.
19. Figure 22.19 Some gown manufacturers provide a usage grid near the lower hem...
20. Figure 22.20 Autoclave record.
Chapter 23
1. Figure 23.1 Typical surgical scrub pattern for an abdominal incision. Care m...
2. Figure 23.2 The ear.
3. Figure 23.3 The eye.

Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide

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