Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician (eBook)

Susan Cox, RVT, VTS (SAIM) is a Small Animal Internal Medicine technician at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis. She is also a charter member of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians.

List of Contributors vii

Introduction ix

1 Endoscopy equipment 1
Valerie Walker

2 Endoscope care and cleaning 15
Valerie Walker

3 Anesthesia considerations for the endoscopy patient 33
Jody Nugent-Deal

4 Upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy 63
Susan Cox

5 Lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy 83
Susan Cox

6 Upper airway endoscopy 95
Susan Cox

7 Lower airway endoscopy 107
Susan Cox

8 Urogenital endoscopy 121
Susan Cox

9 Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy 137
Katie Douthitt

10 Arthroscopy 179
Susan Cox

11 The ultimate endoscopy suite 199
Susan Cox

Index 211

"Although the book is aimed at nurses, veterinary students would certainly benefit from its practical approach." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 January 2016)

Endoscopy for the Veterinary Technician fills an important void in the literature and covers all aspects of veterinary endoscopy, both flexible and rigid, from the standpoint of veterinary technicians. (JAVMA, 15 March 2016)

"Cox has produced a textbook that would be beneficial to those who are new to endoscopic procedures or those who are at the intermediate level, with canines and felines. It has clear images and technician's tips throughout the text. Veterinary students may also benefit from this text and the recommended websites
and readings that are suggested at the end of each chapter" NZ Vet Nurses Association, March 2017