Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide

The 4th edition of Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide provides detailed photographs and information on hundreds of instruments used in veterinary medicine. It features a flashcard-style format, updated photographs, and an appendix with essential instruments for surgical kits. An accompanying Evolve companion website offers interactive 360-degree views of instruments. The book covers general instruments, orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental instruments, as well as restraint equipment. Its pocket-size and spiral binding make it convenient for study.

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 912 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Veterinary instruments and equipment are essential tools for veterinary professionals to provide care and treatment to animals. Textbooks alone cannot provide the detailed knowledge and understanding of these instruments that is necessary for effective use. That's why a comprehensive pocket guide like Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide, 4th Edition is so valuable. This guide features hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of instruments and describes how and when each is used. The flashcard-style format makes it easy to flip through the pages, allowing you to quickly become familiar with commonly used equipment.

In this new edition, you'll find updated photographs, new instruments, and an all-new appendix with the author's recommended list of instruments essential for the most-common veterinary surgical kits, including ambulatory, orthopedic, and major surgery packs. Additionally, an Evolve companion website includes instrument photographs that may be rotated 360 degrees, allowing you to zoom in to see close-ups of the different tips.

The accompanying Evolve site uses an interactive format, giving you the ability to conveniently study and learn instruments to which you would normally have only limited access. The site covers common procedures for small and large animals, including bovine, equine, sheep, pigs, and goats, and includes procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, castration, and teat and obstetrical procedures. Coverage of surgical instruments includes general instruments such as hemostats, forceps, and scissors, as well as orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental instruments used in veterinary specialty surgeries.

Restraint equipment is also covered, with proper restraint techniques for all species of large and small animals. The handy pocket size and spiral binding of the book allow it to lay flat or fold over, so that only the instrument or description is visible. This makes it easy to reference during clinical practice.

In conclusion, Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide, 4th Edition is a must-have resource for veterinary professionals who want to learn the names and uses of veterinary instruments in detail. With its comprehensive coverage, detailed photographs, and interactive learning tools, this guide provides the knowledge and understanding necessary for effective use of these instruments. Whether you're a student or a seasoned veterinarian, this guide will be an invaluable tool in your practice.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 145 x 132 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323511322
Edition number: 4 ed