Title: Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (Second Edition)
Authors / Editors: Douglass K. Macintire, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVECC; Kenneth J. Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, DACVIM, DACVECC; Steve C. Haskins, DVM, MS, DACVA, DACVECC; William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Second Edition is an indispensable, high-yield clinical guide tailored for rapid decision-making in the emergency room and intensive care unit. Authored by leading pioneers in veterinary emergency and critical care medicine, this reference translates complex pathophysiological concepts into practical, problem-oriented diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. It serves as an essential benchside manual for emergency clinicians, critical care specialists, veterinary residents, interns, and general practitioners managing acutely ill or injured dogs and cats.
Key Topics Covered:
- Triage & Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR): Rapid primary assessment frameworks, ABC stabilization algorithms, emergency airway management, and standardized resuscitation protocols for cardiac arrest.
- Shock Classification & Fluid Therapy: Pathophysiology, diagnostic recognition, and targeted fluid resuscitation strategies for hypovolemic, distributive, septic, and cardiogenic shock states.
- System-Specific Medical & Surgical Emergencies: Practical management pathways for acute respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, acute abdomen, traumatic brain injuries, endocrine crises, and severe toxicities.
- ICU Patient Monitoring & Supportive Nursing Care: Advanced bedside monitoring of hemodynamic parameters, blood gases, acid-base status, alongside critical nutrition, analgesia, and organ support protocols.
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