Veterinary Instruments and Equipment - E-Book: Veterinary Instruments and Equipment - E-Book

by LVT Sonsthagen BS

Overview

Learn to identify veterinary instruments and equipment at a glance! Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, Fifth Edition shows hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of instruments and describes how and when each is used. A flashcard-style format makes it easy to flip through the pages, so you will quickly become familiar with general medical instruments, restraint equipment, and surgical instruments. Instrument photos on an Evolve website allow you to rotate instruments 360 degrees and zoom in to see close-ups of the different tips. Written by vet tech educator Teresa F. Sonsthagen, this pocket guide helps you review for exams and also serves as an invaluable quick reference in real-world veterinary practice. - NEW! Organization of chapters separates instruments by small animal and large animal sections, and alphabetizes instruments within those sections, so that studying is simplified and content is easier than ever to find - NEW! Updated photographs ensure that you are studying the most up-to-date instruments and equipment on the market - UNIQUE! Two-page flashcard format is perfect for learning and quizzing for each instrument, with a top page that contains a photo of the instrument and a bottom page that contains the instrument's name, function, and characteristics - More than 650 high-quality color photos of instruments help you to quickly recognize and identify the instruments - Information on general medical instruments includes equipment for common procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, and castration, plus instruments for diagnostic and obstetrical procedures - Coverage of surgical instruments includes general instruments such as hemostats, forceps, and scissors, and also describes orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental instruments used in veterinary specialty surgeries - Coverage of restraint equipment includes proper restraint techniques for all species of small and large animals - Pocket size and spiral binding make this guide perfect for portability and point-of-need reference

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443123085
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/26/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	912
File size:	37 MB
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About the Author

Teresa F. Sonsthagen Senior Lecturer, Co-Director of the Veterinary Technology Program, Retired, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA.

Table of Contents

Part 1 General Medical Instruments and Restraint Equipment1. Instruments for the Administration of Medicine and Sampling2. Diagnostic Instruments3. Instruments for Small and Exotic Animals4. Instruments for the Identification of Animals5. Instruments Used for Bovines6. Instruments for Dehorning Animals7. Catheters and Tubes8. Instruments for Castration of Large Animals9. Obstetrical Instruments10. Bovine and Equine Hoof Care Instruments11. Instruments Used on Equines12. Instruments Used for Pigs, Sheep, and Goats13. Diagnostic Imaging Instruments and Equipment14. Anesthesiology and Surgical Suite EquipmentPart 2 Surgical Instruments15. Hemostats and Forceps16. Instruments in Surgical Packs17. Needle Holders and Scissors18. Retractors and Rib Spreaders19. Orthopedic Instruments20. Ophthalmic Instruments21. Dental Instruments22. Teat Instruments23. Surgical Instrument Packs24. Care of Instruments