Battaglia & Steele's Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition
New to this edition
- Two new chapters, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Renal Replacement Therapy, provide the latest information on these vital areas in emergency and critical care
- New and expanded content throughout
Key Features
- NEW! Two additional chapters, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Renal Replacement Therapy, provide the latest information on these vital areas in emergency and critical care
- NEW! Updated and expanded content throughout keeps you current with the latest advances in small animal emergency and critical care
- Step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to perform specific procedures and techniques, guiding you through key assessment and treatment techniques
- Comprehensive coverage of pain management, respiratory emergencies, and urologic emergencies provides cutting-edge treatment options for a wide variety of commonly seen presenting problems
- Coverage of equipment and techniques includes the latest advances in basic lab equipment, fluid therapy, and oxygen therapy
- Review and preparation for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) includes Medical Math exercises and questions based on real-world scenarios
- Technician Notes highlight specific procedures with diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, providing you with at-a-glance guidance
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443278266 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Andrea M. Steele, MSc, RVT, VTS(ECC)-Life, Chair of Animal Care Programs, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 5 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Saunders |
| Page Count | 440 |
| Publication Date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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1. Critical Thinking—Skill of Observation and Interpretation
2. Monitoring of the Critically Ill or Injured Patient
3. Patient’s Lifeline: Intravenous Catheter
4. Fluid Therapy
5. Transfusion Medicine
6. Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill Patient
7. Oxygen Therapy Techniques
8. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen
9. Mechanical Ventilation
10. Extracorporeal Therapies
11. Pain Assessment and Treatment
12. Supporting the Critically Ill or Injured Through Physical Rehabilitation Techniques
13. Anesthesia in the Critically Ill or Injured Patient
14. Isolation Techniques in Clinical Practice
SECTION II Emergency Care for Small Animals
15. Emergency Receiving
16. Management of Patients in Shock
17. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
18. Traumatic Emergencies
19. Hematologic Emergencies
20. Cardiovascular Emergencies
21. Respiratory Emergencies
22. Gastrointestinal Emergencies
23. Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
24. Urologic Emergencies
25. Reproductive Emergencies
26. Ocular Emergencies
27. Neurologic Emergencies
28. Toxicologic Emergencies: Dogs and Cats
29. Avian and Exotic Emergencies
30. Disaster Medicine
SECTION III Practice Management
31. Fostering Well-Being, Mental Health, and Resilience in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit
32. The Art of Scheduling
33. Client Communication in an Emergency
34. Management of Pharmaceuticals in the Emergency Department
