Small Animal Surgical Emergencies, 2nd Edition

======================================================= SMALL ANIMAL SURGICAL EMERGENCIES, 2ND EDITION Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: Small Animal Surgical Emergencies, 2nd Edition Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Veterinary Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Specialty: Small Animal Emergency Surgery DESCRIPTION ----------- Small Animal Surgical Emergencies, 2nd Edition is an essential clinical resource designed to guide veterinary professionals through the critical decision-making process when faced with acute surgical conditions in dogs and cats. This comprehensive reference provides systematic, evidence-based approaches to diagnosing, stabilizing, and surgically managing life-threatening emergencies that require immediate intervention. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current best practices, advanced surgical techniques, and the latest developments in emergency veterinary medicine. This authoritative text bridges the gap between emergency medicine and surgical expertise, offering practical, step-by-step guidance for managing conditions such as gastric dilatation-volvulus, traumatic injuries, acute abdominal crises, urogenital emergencies, and cardiothoracic surgical conditions. Each chapter is structured to facilitate rapid information retrieval during high-pressure situations, with clear protocols, decision trees, and prioritization strategies that help clinicians determine when immediate surgery is indicated versus when medical management is appropriate. Written by leading veterinary emergency and surgical specialists, this edition emphasizes patient stabilization, perioperative management, surgical techniques tailored for emergency situations, and postoperative critical care. The book recognizes that emergency surgery often occurs under less-than-ideal circumstances and provides realistic, adaptable approaches that account for equipment limitations, time constraints, and patient instability. This makes it an indispensable reference for both experienced surgeons handling after-hours emergencies and general practitioners who must make critical decisions before referral. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Comprehensive coverage of all major small animal surgical emergencies including gastrointestinal, urogenital, traumatic, thoracic, and soft tissue crises • Systematic approach to patient triage, stabilization protocols, and determining surgical candidacy in critically ill patients • Detailed surgical techniques specifically adapted for emergency situations with emphasis on speed, efficiency, and patient safety • Evidence-based guidelines for perioperative management including fluid therapy, pain management, and monitoring of unstable surgical patients • Diagnostic imaging interpretation and decision-making algorithms to rapidly identify surgical versus non-surgical conditions • Complication management and troubleshooting strategies for common intraoperative and postoperative challenges • Updated content reflecting advances in minimally invasive techniques, damage control surgery principles, and critical care protocols TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Emergency and critical care veterinarians managing acute surgical cases in 24-hour facilities • Small animal surgeons and surgical residents seeking specialized knowledge in emergency procedures • General veterinary practitioners providing after-hours emergency coverage and making referral decisions • Veterinary students and interns developing competency in recognizing and managing surgical emergencies • Veterinary nurses and technicians supporting emergency surgical teams and critical patient care INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$340.00