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McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

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Author:   Oreta M. Samples, DHSc, MPH, BS, AAS, RVT
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   11th edition
Weight:   2.790kg
ISBN:  

9780323936514

ISBN 10:   0323936512
Pages:   1312
Publication Date:   06 May 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART 1: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics 2. Veterinary Practice Management 3. Veterinary Medical Records 4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals PART 2: PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION 5. Animal Behavior 6. Restraint and Handling of Animals 7. History and Physical Examination 8. Preventive Health Programs 9. Animal Nutrition 10. Animal Reproduction PART 3: CLINICAL SCIENCES 11. Hematology and Cytology 12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis 13. Parasitology 14. Clinical Microbiology 15. Diagnostic Imaging 16. Basic Necropsy Procedures PART 4: MEDICAL NURSING 17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques 18. Small Animal Medical Nursing 19. Large Animal Medical Nursing 20. Veterinary Oncology 21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals 22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals 23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical Nursing PART 5: EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE 24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine 25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 26. Toxicology 27. Wound Management and Bandaging PART 6: ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY 28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy 29. Pain Management 30. Veterinary Anesthesia PART 7: SURGICAL NURSING 31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique 32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material 33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing 34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing 35. Veterinary Dentistry PART 8: END OF LIFE 36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient 37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia

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Dr. Samples holds a BS degree in Veterinary Technology, a master's degree in Public Health, and a doctoral degree in Health Sciences. She is also licensed in the state of Georgia as a Veterinary Technologist. She has authored over 30 journal articles as well as numerous textbook chapters. Her primary interest is in bridging the gap between veterinary science and public health, and she is currently involved in research on zoonotic diseases in wildlife and the potential for human transmission to hunters, taxidermists, game processors and DNR technicians.

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