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Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

4. Aufl.

von: Teresa Sonsthagen
53,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley-Blackwell
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	10.12.2019
ISBN/EAN:	9781119466833
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	368

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Titelbeschreibung

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is the definitive, practical guide to the vital skills and techniques used in daily practice—bringing together all the information necessary to succeed as a veterinary assistant in one reader-friendly volume. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text has been completely revised to adopt a concise approach to learning that is ideally suited for modern readers. More and improved images, streamlined chapters, and easily-referenced key topics help readers understand the important aspects of real-world practice. Updated chapters cover infectious disease protocols, clinical procedures, and patient care and management. New chapters cover exam and treatment room skills, and present information on small animals, laboratory animals, and large animals. This re-envisioned new edition: <ul> <li>Covers every task and technique that veterinary assistants encounter daily</li> <li>Offers step-by-step guidance for fundamental veterinary skills, procedures, and practices</li> <li>Provides quick and easy reference to a comprehensive range of central topics</li> <li>Uses a new, larger page size to better fit content and enhance searching for information when on the job</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website presenting instructor resources, skills evaluations, and PowerPoint slides</li> </ul> Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, Fourth Edition continues to be the definitive text for trainee and practicing veterinary assistants in clinical, laboratory, or research settings.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface ix Acknowledgments xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Professional Conduct and Foundation Skills 1 Determining Your Role in a Veterinary Practice 1 Meeting Employer Expectations – 10 Behaviors to Master 4 Professional Appearance 8 Effective Communication Skills Within the Veterinary Practice 10 Verbal Communication 10 Non‐verbal Communication 10 Client Communication 10 Written Communication 11 Computer Competency 11 Use and Misuse of Social Media 12 Determining Credible Web Sources 12 Anticipation of Workflow 12 Application of Veterinary Ethics 13 Human–Animal Bond 13 Grief Process 14 Foundation Skills – Veterinary Practice Math and Medical Terminology 14 Basic Math Used in the Veterinary Practice 14 Estimating 16 Volume Measurements – Dilutions 16 Drug Calculation 18 Medical Terminology 18 2 Laws, Policies, and OSHA Standards Affecting Veterinary Practice 21 Laws and Regulations for Veterinary Practices 21 Federal Laws 21 State Laws 23 Common or Case Law 24 Local Ordnances 25 Guidelines of Practice from Veterinary Organizations 26 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Workplace Safety 26 Labeling 27 Personal Protection Equipment 27 3 Veterinary Business Protocols 33 Front Office Skills 34 Telephone Skills 34 Scheduling Appointments 35 Handling Non‐Client Calls 37 Client Interactions at the Facility 38 Arrivals 38 Admitting Patients 39 Discharging Clients 39 Veterinary Medical Record Keeping Procedures 40 Computerized Versus Paper Patient Records 40 Paper Patient Record Assembly 41 Paper Filing Systems 41 Chronological Order or SOAP File Format 42 Transferring Medical Records 42 Forms, Certificates, and Logs 43 Day’s End Protocols 45 Inventory Control 46 Daily Inventory Control 47 Ordering Supplies 48 Receiving Shipments 48 Handling Shipments and Invoices 48 Restocking Shelves 48 4 Facility and Equipment Maintenance – Cleaning for Disease Control 51 Basic Cleanliness and Orderliness 52 Cleaning 54 Disinfecting 54 Hospital Waste – Non‐Hazardous versus Hazardous 55 Cleaning Techniques When Caring for Hospitalized Animals 57 Order of Cleaning 57 Facility Maintenance 60 Hospital Laundry 61 Equipment Maintenance 62 5 Anatomy and Physiology 73 “Speaking” Anatomy 73 Body Systems 75 Skeletal System 75 Muscular System 78 Cardiovascular System 78 Respiratory System 81 Immune System 81 Digestive System 82 Urinary System 84 Reproductive System 85 Nervous System 86 Endocrine System 88 Integumentary System 88 Suggested Reading 89 6 Introduction to Animals 91 Scientific Classification of Animals 91 Phenotypes 92 Introduction to Genetics 94 Breeds of Animals 96 Herding Group 96 Hound Group 96 Non‐Sporting Group 97 Sporting Group 97 Terrier Group 99 Working Group 100 Toy Group 101 Cat Breeds 101 Pocket Pets 104 Determining the Sex of Companion Animals 107 7 Feeds and Feeding 111 Essential Nutrients –The Basics 112 Understanding Pet Food Labels 113 Learning to Read Labels 113 List of Ingredients 114 Adequacy Statement 114 Feeding Guidelines 115 Dry Matter Basis 115 Application of Basic Nutrition 115 Calorie Requirements 115 How Much to Feed 116 Prescription Diets 117 Feeding the Hospitalized Patient 117 Water Availability and Consumption 119 Feeding Livestock and Poultry 119 Feeding Other Species 120 References 120 Suggested Reading 120 8 Restraint of Animals 121 Restraint of Companion Animals 122 Patient Defenses 122 Assessing Behavior and Safely Approaching Companion Animals 123 Utilize Fear Free Techniques 129 Safely Moving Patients from One Location to Another 131 General Restraint Techniques for Dogs and Cats 133 Restraint for Examinations, Medications, and Procedures 134 Restraint Equipment 139 Restraint of Pocket Pets 143 Restraint of Pet Birds 143 Restraint of Livestock 144 Assessing Behavior and Safely Approaching Livestock 145 Restraint Techniques for Horses and Livestock 146 Reference 151 Suggested Reading 151 9 Knots and Ropes 153 Knot Tying Terminology 153 Types of Ropes 154 Prevent Fraying 154 Hanking a Rope 156 Types of Knots and Hitches 157 Types of Knots 157 Hitches 162 Suggested Reading 165 10 Management of Hospitalized and Boarding Pets 167 Housing Requirements – Kennel Set‐up 168 Water and Food Consumption – Elimination 168 Environmental Considerations 169 Socialization and Exercising Hospitalized Patients 170 Patient Care Based on Reason for Being in the Hospital 170 Boarding 170 Surgical Patients 171 Recumbent Patient Care 171 Constipated Patients – Enemas 172 Contagious Patients 173 Feral and Quarantine Animal Housing 173 Pocket Pets and Birds 174 Treatments and Procedures 174 Medical Records 174 Understanding the Disease Process 174 Treatment Plan Protocols 175 In‐hospital Grooming 179 Combing and Brushing 179 Clipping Hair or Fur 179 Identifying Ectoparasites 180 Bathing and Dipping 181 Collection of Fecal and Urine Samples 182 Pain Evaluation and Monitoring 183 Discharging Patients 184 Veterinary Hospice Care 184 Euthanasia and Post Mortem Protocols 185 After the Euthanasia 186 Reference 187 Suggested Reading 187 11 Clinical Techniques 189 Toenail Trimming 190 Clipping Birds’ Wings 191 Expressing Anal Glands 192 Administration of Medications 193 Ear Cleaning and Medicating 194 Topical Medications 196 Oral Medications 197 Ophthalmic Medications 200 Syringes and Needles 201 Preparing Syringe and Needle for Use 203 Solution Bottle Preparation 204 Preparing Vaccines 204 Injections 205 Subcutaneous Injections 206 Subcutaneous Fluid Administration 206 Intramuscular Injections 207 Intranasal Infusion 208 Monitoring IV Fluid Administration and IV Catheter Maintenance 208 Wound Care and Bandaging 210 Apply a Simple Bandage 211 Bandage Failure 214 Bandage Removal 214 Emergency Support 214 Maintenance of Crash Cart Kit or Emergency Station 215 Suggested Reading 215 12 Laboratory Skills 217 Maintenance of Stain Sets 218 Staining Protocol 219 Laboratory Log Book 219 Maintenance of the Common Laboratory Equipment in the Veterinary Lab 220 Binocular Microscope 220 Centrifuge 221 Refractometer 222 Sample Collection 222 Parasitology 223 Blood Collection and Handling 229 Equipment Set‐up 229 Blood Sample Handling 230 Blood Chemistry and Electrolyte Determinations 234 Serologic Test Kits 235 Urine Collection 235 Microbiology – Sample Collection 238 Necropsy: Preparation and Follow‐Up 240 Preparing Samples for Shipment to Reference Laboratory 241 Vaginal Cytology Collection 242 13 Pharmacy Skills 243 Controlled Drugs 244 Reading a Prescription 245 Labeling a Prescription Container 246 Safe Handling of Dispensed Drugs 247 Prescription Packaging 248 Explaining Prescriptions to the Owner 248 Classification of Medications 250 Suggested Reading 250 14 Surgical Room Skills 251 Cleaning and Maintaining the Surgery Suite 252 Gas Anesthesia Machine 255 Cleaning the Surgical Instruments 256 Assembling Surgical Packs 257 Cold Sterilization 269 Surgery Skills and Maintaining an Aseptic Environment 270 Pre‐Surgical Phase 270 Peri‐Surgical Phase 274 Post‐Surgical Phase 278 Post‐Surgical Emergencies 279 Client Communication 279 Removing Sutures 279 Reference 281 15 Dental Skills for the Veterinary Assistant 283 Assistant’s Role in Veterinary Dentistry 283 Dental Anatomy 283 Dental Terminology 284 Directional Terms 284 Dental Formulas 285 Age Approximation Based on Dental Eruption 285 Head Type 285 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Maintenance 285 Preparation of Dental Instruments 287 Sharpening Hand Instruments 287 Power Scalers 287 Selection of the Correct Handpiece Tip 288 Air‐Driven Dental Units 288 Dental Prophylaxis 289 Polishing Follows Dental Cleaning 289 Charting the Oral Examination 289 Triadan Numbering System 289 Anatomical Numbering System 290 Charting Symbols 291 Basics of Pocket Pet Dentistry 292 Dental Formula for Pocket Pets 292 Ferret Dentition 292 Hedgehog Dentition 292 Intraoral Radiography 293 Patient Positioning for Dental Radiography 293 Manual Developing of Dental Radiographs 294 Patient Care and Clean‐up 294 Client Education 294 Daily Dental Care 295 Dental Patient Discharge Instructions 295 Suggested Reading 295 16 Diagnostic Imaging and Endoscopy 297 Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 298 Digital Radiography 298 Advanced Imaging Technologies 298 Quality Assurance 299 Radiation Safety 299 Radiography Abbreviations 301 Radiography Procedure 302 Radiography Log 302 Measuring the Anatomy with Calipers 302 Setting Exposure Factors Using the Technique Charts 303 Cassette Selection 304 Film Labeling 304 Taking a Radiograph 304 Developing Radiographic Film 306 Cassette Routine Maintenance 307 Patient Film Filing 307 Darkroom Maintenance 307 Checking for Light Leaks 308 Processor Maintenance 308 Diagnostic Ultrasonography 309 Set‐up for Ultrasonography 309 Endoscopy 310 Introduction to Endoscopy 310 Parts of an Endoscope 310 Endoscopy Preparation 311 Endoscopy: Post Procedure 312 Gas Sterilization 314 Cold (Liquid) Sterilization 314 End of Procedure Cleaning 315 References 315 Suggested Reading 315 Appendix: Suffixes, Prefixes, and Anatomic Terms (Roots) 317 Glossary 323 Index 331

Rezension

“The NAVTA guidelines listed at the beginning of each chapter will aid both students and instructors in locating information about essential skills. Each chapter also has sections entitled Information Check and Reflection and Stop and Think, which help readers use their critical thinking skills to fully understand the content….Overall, this book will be a good resource for students in veterinary assistant programs.” - JAVMA | DEC 15, 2020 | VOL 257 | NO. 12

Autorenportrait

The author Teresa Sonsthagen is retired as the Co-director and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Sciences in the Veterinary Technology Program at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.

Back cover copy

TASKS FOR THE VETERINARY ASSISTANT Fourth Edition A thoroughly overhauled and revised new edition of the classic guide for veterinary assistants, designed for use in training and practice Veterinary assistants operate in challenging and fast-paced work environments that require skills in areas such as kennel work, clerical duties, and restraining, handling, feeding, and exercising animals. Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is the definitive, practical guide to the vital skills and techniques used in daily practice—bringing together all the information necessary to succeed as a veterinary assistant in one reader-friendly volume. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text has been completely revised to adopt a concise approach to learning that is ideally suited for modern readers. More and improved images, streamlined chapters, and easily-referenced key topics help readers understand the important aspects of real-world practice. Updated chapters cover infectious disease protocols, clinical procedures, and patient care and management. New chapters cover exam and treatment room skills, and present information on small animals, laboratory animals, and large animals. This re-envisioned new edition: <ul> <li>Covers every task and technique that veterinary assistants encounter daily</li> <li>Offers step-by-step guidance for fundamental veterinary skills, procedures, and practices</li> <li>Provides quick and easy reference to a comprehensive range of central topics</li> <li>Uses a new, larger page size to better fit content and enhance searching for information when on the job</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website presenting instructor resources, skills evaluations, and PowerPoint slides</li> </ul> Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, Fourth Edition continues to be the definitive text for trainee and practicing veterinary assistants in clinical, laboratory, or research settings.