Battaglia & Steele's Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition

Description:
Master the veterinary technician’s role in caring for critically ill or injured pets! Battaglia & Steele's Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to dozens of common, lifesaving protocols and procedures. Each treatment technique is described in step-by-step detail and illustrated in full color. To prepare you for the veterinary setting, a team approach is emphasized. With two new chapters and practical, easy-to-apply medical math and scenario-based exercises, this resource sets you up for success on the VTNE, in veterinary practices, and in animal hospital emergency departments.

Features:

• NEW! Two additional chapters, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Renal Replacement Therapy, provide the latest information on these vital areas in emergency and critical care
• NEW! Updated and expanded content throughout keeps you current with the latest advances in small animal emergency and critical care
• Step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to perform speci?c procedures and techniques, guiding you through key assessment and treatment techniques
• Comprehensive coverage of pain management, respiratory emergencies, and urologic emergencies provides cutting-edge treatment options for a wide variety of commonly seen presenting problems
• Coverage of equipment and techniques includes the latest advances in basic lab equipment, ?uid therapy, and oxygen therapy
• Review and preparation for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) includes Medical Math exercises and questions based on real-world scenarios

• Technician Notes highlight speci?c procedures with diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, providing you with at-a-glance guidance