Manual Trauma Mgmt of the Dog - by Kenneth J Drobatz & Matthew W Beal & Rebecca S Syring (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat provides quick access to clinically relevant information on stabilizing, diagnosing, and managing the trauma patient. The book uses an outline format to provide fast access to essential information, focusing on practical advice and techniques for treating traumatic injuries. Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat is an ideal handbook for quickly and confidently managing this common presenting complaint.

Beginning with a concise summary of the global assessment of traumatized patients, the heart of the book is devoted to guidance on managing specific types of trauma following definitive diagnosis. Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat is a valuable quick-reference guide to treating canine and feline trauma patients for general practitioners and emergency specialists alike.

From the Back Cover

Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Catprovides quick access to clinically relevant information on stabilizing, diagnosing, and managing the trauma patient. The book uses an outline format to provide fast access to essential information, focusing on practical advice and techniques for treating traumatic injuries. Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat is an ideal handbook for quickly and confidently managing this common presenting complaint.

Beginning with a concise summary of the global assessment of traumatized patients, the heart of the book is devoted to guidance on managing specific types of trauma following definitive diagnosis. Manual of Trauma Management in the Dog and Cat is a valuable quick-reference guide to treating canine and feline trauma patients for general practitioners and emergency specialists alike.

Key Features

• Offers accessible, practical information on stabilizing, diagnosing, and managing traumatic injuries in dogs and cats
• Presented in outline format for ease of use in the fast-paced emergency setting
• Provides information on treating a wide range of injuries and conditions
• Emphasizes clinically relevant information on this common presenting complaint
• Equally useful to general practitioners and emergency specialists

Review Quotes

"The lay out has been designed to facilitate rapid intervention: algorithms, classification and bullet point lists provide clear dos and don'ts in the case of an emergency ... No doubt this manual will become the faithful companion when you are "on call." (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012)

"Clinical details are accessible to clinical and emergency settings alike, making this a detailed, essential reference." (The Midwest Book Review, 1 November 2011)

"This book provides practical information on a wide range of traumatic injuries. The format should make it easy to use in an emergency situation." (Doddy's, 9 September 2011)

About the Author

Kenneth J. Drobatz, DVM, MSCE, DACVIM, DACVECC, is Professor and Chief of the Section of Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Director of Emergency Services.

Matthew W. Beal, DVM, DACVECC, is an Associate Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine and Director of Interventional Radiology Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.

Rebecca S. Syring, DVM, DACVECC, is a Staff Veterinarian in the Section of Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine.