Overview

The third edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology has been completely rewritten and restyled, reflecting the rapid and extensive advances that have taken place in this field over the last 10 years. Accompanying chapters from neurology specialists across Europe and the USA are a set of stunning specially commissioned full colour illustrations. The book is divided into three sections. The first section discusses the essentials of neurological diagnosis including, examination, lesion localization, clinical pathology, electrophysiology, neuroradiology and tissue biopsy. And it is within the neuroradiology chapter that the greatest differences from the previous edition are evident. Increased access to advanced imaging has greatly expanded neurological knowledge and here these techniques are explored in depth alongside thorough descriptions of radiographic techniques typically used in small animal practice. The second section focuses on clinical presentation and has been expanded with the addition of several new chapters on different presenting problems. This has been necessary due to the overwhelming increase in information now available on both new and previously described diseases. The aim of these chapters is to provide the practising veterinary surgeon with information identify the area of the nervous system responsible for their patient's clinical signs. The reader is then guided through an appropriate diagnostic approach and the different diseases to be considered. Each chapter in this section presents the diseases in a similar fashion; detailing the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of each disease.This is followed by the final section of completely new chapters devoted to the special treatment considerations necessary for the neurological patient. Considered here are emergency neurology presentations (e.g. head injury), neuroanaesthesia, clinical pharmacology, radiotherapy, neurosurgery and rehabilitation of the neurological patient.

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Author:   Simon Platt ,  Natasha Olby
Publisher:   British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Imprint:   British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   1.428kg
ISBN:  

9780905214740

ISBN 10:   0905214749
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   01 November 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

List of contributors. Foreword. Preface. Part 1: Diagnostic Procedures. 1. The neurological examination (Laurent Garosi). 2. Lesion localization and differential diagnosis (Laurent Garosi). 3. Clinical pathology (Luc Poncelet). 4. Electrophysiology (Luc Poncelet). 5. Neuroradiology (Natasha J. Olby and Donald E. Thrall). 6. Tissue biopsy (Sam N. Long and T. James Anderson). Part 2: Neurological Presentations. 7. Seizures (Michael Podell). 8. Coma, stupor and behavioural change (Rodney S. Bagley). 9. Disorders of eyes and vision (Jacques Penderis). 10. Head tilt and nystagmus (Karen R. Munana). 11. Neurological abnormalities of the head and face (Nick Jeffery). 12. Tremor and involuntary movements (Rodney S. Bagley). 13. Neck and back pain (Simon R. Platt). 14. Tetraparesis (Natasha J. Olby). 15. Paraparesis (Joan R. Coates). 16. Monoparesis (Sonia Anor). 17. Exercise intolerance, collapse and paroxysmal disorders (Simon R. Platt and G. Diane Shelton). 18. Tail anal and bladder dysfunction (Joan R. Coates). 19. Neurological emergencies (Simon R. Platt and Natasha J. Olby). Part 3: Therapeutics. 20. Anaesthesia, analgesia and supportive care (Anthea L. Raisis and Jacqueline C. Brearley). 21. Principles of Neurosurgery (Beverly K. Sturges and Peter J. Dickinson). 22. Drug therapy for diseases of eh central nervous system (Mark G. Papich). 23. Radiation therapy of the nervous system (Donald E. Thrall). 24. Nursing and rehabilitation of the neurological patient (John Sherman and Natasha J. Olby). Appendices. 1. Neurological disorders associated with cat and dog breeds (Carley J. Abramson). 2. DAMNIV classification of diseases. 3. Conversion table for units. Index

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