In this thoroughly updated and much expanded third edition, this book dive provides comprehensive coverage of the world of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. It provides drug dosages and anesthetic protocols in tabular form, complemented by over 400 illustrations that enhance comprehension and visual clarity.
In this thoroughly updated and much expanded third edition, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the world of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Opening with a detailed exploration of inhalant anesthetic equipment and its essential accessories, emphasizing the crucial role of preoperative blood work and its interpretations, coverage continues with a systematic introduction to clinical anesthetic practice, encompassing premedication drugs and dosages, intravenous induction options, and concluding in a discussion of modern inhalant anesthetics. These chapters shine a spotlight on a newly approved drug, showcasing the practical application of Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan) for a range of sedative and anesthetic combinations in dogs and cats.
Updated chapters also cover a wide range of scenarios and procedures, including:
- Injectable and sedative combinations.
- Monitoring anesthetic depth and antinociception, utilizing EEG (electroencephalography) and Parasympathetic Tone Analysis (PTA) devices.
- Comprehensive guidance on intervening in cases of abnormalities.
- Anesthetic considerations, management, and interventions.
- Commonly encountered ECG (electrocardiography) issues.
- Anesthesia for minimally invasive endoscopic procedures and regular endoscopy.
- Locoregional blocks, including both traditional and ultrasound-guided methods.
- Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and photobiomodulation therapy.
This clinically focused text draws upon practical experience and clinical evidence from various sources. It provides drug dosages and anesthetic protocols in tabular form, complemented by over 400 illustrations that enhance comprehension and visual clarity.
Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management has become a cornerstone in veterinary practice education and, with this third edition, it continues to provide invaluable practical information for small animal practitioners, veterinary technicians/nurses, as well as veterinary and veterinary nursing students.
1. Essential equipment for inhalant anesthesia
2. Necessity of
Preoperative Blood Work and Urine Analysis for Anesthesia
3. Preanesthetic
medication: drugs and dosages
4. Intravenous Anesthetic Agents: Versatile
Options for Dogs and Cats
5. Inhalant anesthetic agents
6. Anesthesia
monitoring and management
7. Optimizing Anesthesia Depth and Pain Control:
Applying Electroencephalography and Heart Rate Variability Monitoring for
Individualized Care
8. Perioperative fluid therapy
9. Blood components and
transfusion therapy
10. Injectable sedative and anesthesiaanalgesia
combinations for surgical and diagnostic procedures
11. Considerations for
Anesthesia in Specific Diseases and Organ Dysfunction
12. Anesthetic
Considerations for Airway and Thoracic Surgery with Emphasis on Optimal
Airway Management and Ventilation
13. Anesthetic considerations for upper and
lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
14. Anesthetic considerations
for minimally invasive surgical procedures
15. Anesthetic considerations for
neurologic patients
16. Anesthetic considerations for common ophthalmic
surgery
17. Anesthetic considerations for orthopedic surgical patients
18.
Anesthetic Considerations in Dental and Oral-Facial Surgeries
19. Analgesia
and sedation of emergency/intensive care unit patients
20. Anesthetic
emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
21. Perioperative cardiac
arrhythmias and treatments
22. Local anesthetic agents and anesthetic
techniques
23. Ultrasound-guided locoregional blocks: An emerging trend in
veterinary practice for dogs and cats
24. Acute pain management and
principles
25. Management of neuropathic pain in dogs and cats
26. Chronic
pain management for osteoarthritis in dogs and cats
27. Oncologic pain
management and radiation therapy
28. Photobiomodulation therapy in pain
management
29. Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies For Pain Management In Small
Animals
30. Rehabilitation and pain management for veterinary patients
31.
Enhancing Anesthesia and Pain Management in Shelter Medicine: Practical
Protocols and Considerations
32. Streamlining Anesthesia and Surgery
Management for Veterinary Hospitals: Practical Insights for Optimal Care
33.
Compassionate Euthanasia in Veterinary Practice: Methods, Considerations, and
Careful Implementation
34. Appendix (Anesthetic dosage reference ranges)
Dr Jeff Ko earned his veterinary degree from Taiwan in 1981 and pursued advanced studies and residency training in veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Illinois between 1990-1992. Commencing his academic journey as an assistant professor at Virginia Tech between 1992-1994. He obtained his diplomate status in 1995. He then ascended through the ranks at the University of Florida and Oklahoma State University, ultimately achieving the position of full professor in 2005. Since 2006, he has held the roles of full professor and clinical anesthesiologist at Purdue University.
With a prolific career, Dr. Ko has authored over 110 scientific articles in esteemed journals. His expertise has led him to deliver numerous presentations to veterinary practitioners, both domestically and internationally. A prominent focus of his work lies in injectable anesthetic combinations, which have become integral to daily practice for many professionals.
More recently, Dr. Ko has directed his attention toward the utilization of electroencephalography and Parasympathetic Tone Analysis monitors for gauging anesthesia depth and monitoring nociception levels. This strategic approach, applied in both clinical settings and research endeavors, showcases his evolving interests.
The culmination of Dr. Ko's extensive experience and wisdom, along with contributions from other experts, is manifested in this third edition of the book. This book offers a swift and accessible overview, enriched with a multitude of visual aids including pictures, tables and figures. With years of collective insights, it stands as a concise, yet comprehensive resource tailored to students, technicians, and practitioners.
