Master Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management with the Definitive Guide

As a veterinary technician, mastering the art of anesthesia and pain management is crucial for ensuring the well-being of your patients. “Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 6th Edition” by John A. Thomas and Philip Lerche is the ultimate resource to help you achieve excellence in this field.

Comprehensive Coverage of Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management

This trusted text covers the principles of animal anesthesia, pain management, and anesthetic equipment, providing clear guidelines for anesthesia administration, including:

• Pre-anesthetic preparation of patients
• Induction procedures
• Monitoring of patients’ vital signs during the anesthetic period
• Postoperative care

Written by expert educators, this book prepares you for success in the classroom and on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

A Valuable Resource for Veterinary Students and Technicians

The comprehensive coverage of dogs, cats, horses, cattle, camelids, and swine makes this an excellent resource for veterinary students and technicians. The book features:

• Illustrated, step-by-step guidelines to common procedures, including patient preparation, IV catheter placement, anesthetic induction techniques, endotracheal intubation, anesthetic maintenance techniques, and anesthetic recovery
• Two large-animal anesthesia chapters covering pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine, ruminant, camelid, and swine patients
• Reference tables and boxes providing quick access to essential information, such as fluid administration rates, properties of anesthetic drugs, oxygen flow rates, anesthetic protocols, normal and abnormal monitoring parameters, and more

The book also includes learning features like chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, Technician Notes, key points, review questions, and suggested readings to enhance your understanding and retention of the material.

New and Updated Content for Improved Patient Outcomes

The 6th edition includes new and updated content to reflect the latest advances in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, including:

• Anesthetic practices used to improve patient outcomes, such as anesthetic safety checklists, anxiolysis, minimization of anatomical dead space, and administration of constant rate infusions
• New fasting recommendations, drugs, equipment, and anesthetic protocols
• Expanded coverage of equipment care and sanitation, management of hypothermia, and local anesthetic techniques used to provide analgesia
• Updated practice guidelines, including the 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats and the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

The revised and additional reference tables and charts make it easier to perform routine tasks, such as calculating IV fluid administration rates and oxygen flow rates, and interpreting monitoring data.