In Print: ‘Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: A Color Handbook’

Publication title

Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: A Color Handbook

Purdue author

Jeff Ko

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication date

November 6, 2024

About the book (from the publisher)

In this thoroughly updated and much expanded third edition, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the world of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Opening with a detailed exploration of inhalant anesthetic equipment and its essential accessories, emphasizing the crucial role of preoperative blood work and its interpretations, coverage continues with a systematic introduction to clinical anesthetic practice, encompassing premedication drugs and dosages, intravenous induction options, and concluding in a discussion of modern inhalant anesthetics. These chapters shine a spotlight on a newly approved drug, showcasing the practical application of Zenalpha (medetomidine and vatinoxan) for a range of sedative and anesthetic combinations in dogs and cats.

This clinically focused text draws upon practical experience and clinical evidence from various sources. It provides drug dosages and anesthetic protocols in tabular form, complemented by over 400 illustrations that enhance comprehension and visual clarity.

“Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management” has become a cornerstone in veterinary practice education, and, with this third edition, it continues to provide invaluable practical information for small animal practitioners, veterinary technicians/nurses, as well as veterinary and veterinary nursing students.

About the Purdue author

Jeff Ko is a professor of anesthesiology in Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. His areas of interest include injectable anesthesia and pain management. Ko has authored more than 110 scientific articles in esteemed journals and delivered numerous presentations to veterinary practitioners, both domestically and internationally.