Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols (eBook)

The Editor Maureen McMichael, DVM, DACVECC, is Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Section Chief of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Section at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, Illinois, USA.

List of Contributors ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Abbreviations xv

1 Acute Abdomen 1
Maureen McMichael

2 Allergic Reactions 9
Maureen McMichael

3 Cardiac Emergencies 13
Jennifer M. Herring

4 Endocrine Emergencies 35
Mauria O'Brien

5 Gastrointestinal Emergencies 45
Jennifer M. Herring

6 Hematologic Emergencies 64
Christopher G. Byers

7 Hepatic Emergencies 76
Mauria O'Brien

8 Infectious Disease 87
Maureen McMichael

9 Neoplasia 102
Mauria O'Brien

10 Neurologic Emergencies 106
Jennifer M. Herring

11 Ophthalmologic Emergencies 116
Mauria O'Brien

12 Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies 122
Maureen McMichael

13 Procedures and Protocols 131
Christopher G. Byers and Maureen McMichael

14 Pulmonary/Respiratory Emergencies 168
Jennifer M. Herring

15 Renal and Urinary Emergencies 189
Mauria O'Brien

16 Reproductive Emergencies 196
Mauria O'Brien

17 Shock and Sepsis 208
Christopher G. Byers

18 Toxicology 219
Maureen McMichael

19 Trauma/Environmental Emergencies 249
Christopher G. Byers

Index 279

"This handbook presents a great deal of practical and valuable information in a clear and concise format and will be beneficial for both emergency clinicians and general practitioners who are looking for a quick reference for use in crisis situations. It is reasonably priced, and although it is not intended to be an exhaustive reference, readers will not be disappointed as long as they recognize its intended scope." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2015)

"The second updated edition of Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols provides a step-by-step key to managing animal emergencies in small practices, and packs in over 165 complete protocols for triage, as well as stabilizing and handling patients. It's arranged by category of emergency, it provides step-by-step procedures, and it offers clear guidelines and the latest information on imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. Add a lay-flat binding format designed for use with a patient and color illustrations and bibliographic references and you have an important handbook no vet practice should be without." (Midwest Book Review, 1 December 2014)

"I would recommend this book to practices that are looking for a list of protocols for emergency treatment. It is not a comprehensive text on treating emergencies (and does not purport to be). For practices that are busy and work well with their nursing teams, I could see this text being very well used to achieve appropriate patient care with a minimum of fuss."(Australian Veterinary Journal , 27 August 2015)