BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Anaesthesia and Analgesia

T. Duke-Novakovski, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

M. Vries de, Davies Veterinary Specialists, UK

C. Seymour, Royal Veterinary College, UK

The practice of veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: legal and ethical aspects;
Pre-anaesthetic assessment and preparation;
General principles of perioperative care;
The anaesthetic machine and vaporizers;
Breathing systems and ancillary equipment;
Automatic ventilators;
Patient monitoring and monitoring equipment;
The physiology and pathophysiology of pain;
Pain assessment methods;
Pain management I: systemic analgesics;
Pain management II: local and regional anaesthetic techniques;
Pain management III: chronic pain;
Pre-anaesthetic medication and sedation;
Injectable anaesthetics;
Inhalant anaesthetic agents;
Neuromuscular blocking agents;
Haemodynamic support during the anaesthetic period;
Fluid therapy and blood transfusion;
Ophthalmic surgery;
Dental and oral surgery;
Cardiovascular disease;
Respiratory compromise;
Intrathoracic surgery and interventions;
Gastrointestinal, laparoscopic and liver procedures;
Urogenital disease;
Anaesthesia for Caesarean section and for the pregnant patient;
Endocrine diseases;
Neurological disease;
Magnetic resonance imaging: safety aspects for the anaesthetist;
Anaesthesia for paediatric and geriatric patients;
Anaesthetic complications, accidents and emergencies.