"Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is a very nice compilation of anesthetic equipment-related topics. The text is very easy to read and contains good explanations of concepts....complemented with good-quality photographs and diagrams accompanied by explanations.... I recommend this book for anyone who is learning about veterinary anesthesia or intends to perform anesthesia." JAVMA, MAR 15, 2019, VOL 254, NO. 6
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is the first veterinary-specific resource solely dedicated to anesthetic and monitoring equipment used in clinical practice. This illustrated patient-side guide focuses on general principles applicable to any brand of equipment, highlighting some newer technologies, and includes practical troubleshooting tips and tricks. The book helps clinicians to understand their equipment's functionality and to solve problems encountered in daily practice.
Emphasizing clinical applications, Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment covers gas supply and distribution, anesthesia machines, breathing systems, airway equipment, monitoring equipment, equipment in different environments, and equipment care. A section on unique species considerations includes dedicated chapters on dogs and cats, ruminants, horses, swine, birds, rabbits, rodents, fish and amphibians, reptiles, and primates.
- Offers a practical guide to anesthetic and monitoring equipment commonly used in veterinary medicine
- Provides clinically oriented guidance to troubleshooting problems that may occur
- Discusses general principles applicable to any equipment found in the practice
- Presents information associated with novel anesthetic equipment and monitors
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is an essential reference for any veterinary clinician performing anesthesia, including veterinary specialists, clinicians, and veterinary technicians.
From the Back Cover
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is the first veterinary-specific resource solely dedicated to anesthetic and monitoring equipment used in clinical practice. This illustrated patient-side guide focuses on general principles applicable to any brand of equipment, highlighting some newer technologies, and includes practical troubleshooting tips and tricks. The book helps clinicians to understand their equipment's functionality and to solve problems encountered in daily practice.
Emphasizing clinical applications, Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment covers gas supply and distribution, anesthesia machines, breathing systems, airway equipment, monitoring equipment, equipment in different environments, and equipment care. A section on unique species considerations includes dedicated chapters on dogs and cats, ruminants, horses, swine, birds, rabbits, rodents, fish and amphibians, reptiles, and primates.
- Offers a practical guide to anesthetic and monitoring equipment commonly used in veterinary medicine
- Provides clinically oriented guidance to troubleshooting problems that may occur
- Discusses general principles applicable to any equipment found in the practice
- Presents information associated with novel anesthetic equipment and monitors
Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is an essential reference for any veterinary clinician performing anesthesia, including veterinary specialists, clinicians, and veterinary technicians.
About the Author
The Editors
Kristen G. Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), is an Instructional Specialist in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Rebecca A. Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management in the Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
