The most widely used surgical text available
The most widely used surgical text available, Small Animal Surgery 2nd edition concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative and pain management.
Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical procedures
Strong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healing
Detailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour for ease of use in the operating setting
Over 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to life
Over 1000 boxed "Notes" in text highlight key concepts and precautions
Hundreds of tables, colour-coded for easy identification, provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations and more
li>Antibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughout
Important age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patients
Integrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriate
The most widely used surgical text available, Small Animal Surgery 2nd edition concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative and pain management.
Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical procedures
Strong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healing
Detailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour for ease of use in the operating setting
Over 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to life
Over 1000 boxed "Notes" in text highlight key concepts and precautions
Hundreds of tables, colour-coded for easy identification, provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations and more
li>Antibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughout
Important age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patients
Integrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriate