Equine Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease: A Comprehensive Guide

Equine Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a groundbreaking book that offers practical guidance on anesthetizing horses with pre-existing diseases or conditions. This authoritative reference fills a significant gap in available literature, providing a body-system approach to anesthesia considerations in horses presenting with various disease conditions.

Unique Features

This book is designed to allow quick and easy reference to vital information. Each chapter, co-authored by anesthesiologists and other allied specialists, covers foundational knowledge such as pathophysiology or diagnostic techniques, clinical images, practical information for pharmacologic selection, and technical requirements for completion of procedures.

Coverage of Key Topics

Equine Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Respiratory diseases
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Cardiac and orthopedic procedures
• Diagnostic imaging and unique therapies
• Accident and error management, induction, and recovery
• Differences in anesthesia management for feral or non-domesticated and domesticated equids, including donkeys and mules

Target Audience

This valuable clinical resource is a must-have for everyone involved in the anesthetization of equine patients, including:

• Equine general practitioners
• Anesthesiologists
• Specialists in related areas
• Residents in veterinary anesthesiology
• Equine anesthesia technicians

Publication Details

Equine Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is published by Wiley and was released on January 7, 2022. The book is available in English and has an ISBN of 9781119307150 or 9781119307396.