Critical Care, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on critical care for exotic animal patients, with 13 practice-oriented topics and in-depth clinical reviews. It discusses unique physiologies and requirements for optimal care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Dr. Lily Parkinson, a renowned expert in the field of veterinary medicine, takes the helm as the guest editor for this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice. As our understanding of emergency care continues to evolve, so does the demand for advanced, nuanced, and prolonged critical care. This issue delves into the critical care of exotic animal patients, focusing on their care after the initial emergency triage and stabilization. It explores various aspects of critical care, considering the unique physiologies and requirements of different species.

Within this issue, readers will find 13 practice-oriented topics, each designed to provide valuable insights into the field. These topics cover a wide range of subjects, including mental status and coma scores, cardiovascular monitoring and assessment, point-of-care ultrasound, nutritional support, water quality and dissolved gases, and more. Each topic is accompanied by in-depth clinical reviews, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

The editorial team, led by experienced editors in the field, has brought together the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant and topic-based reviews. Authors have synthesized and distilled the most relevant information, presenting it in a concise and accessible manner. This issue serves as a valuable resource for veterinarians, veterinary students, and anyone interested in the field of exotic animal critical care.

As our knowledge and expertise in this area continue to grow, it is clear that critical care for exotic animals will play an increasingly important role in veterinary medicine. By staying up-to-date with the latest research and practices, we can ensure that these unique and valuable species receive the best possible care and treatment.

Weight: 450g
ISBN-13: 9780323939959