The most widely used surgical text available, Small Animal Surgery 2nd edition concisely explains and demonstrates the most common surgical procedures in veterinary practice. It offers an overview of general principles of surgery, including asepsis, the surgical environment, preparation of the patient and surgical team, instrumentation, suturing, postoperative and pain management.
- Concise treatment of over 300 of the most commonly performed surgical procedures
- Strong foundation of important surgical principles, including asepsis, anaesthesia, wound management, and healing
- Detailed surgical techniques are highlighted in colour for ease of use in the operating setting
- Over 1500 superb illustrations and photographs, 75% in full colour, bring surgical conditions and procedures to life
- Over 1000 boxed "Notes" in text highlight key concepts and precautions
- Hundreds of tables, colour-coded for easy identification, provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations and more
li>Antibiotic, anaesthetic and analgesic protocols highlighted throughout
- Important age considerations provide readers with variations in assessment and treatment of paediatric and geriatric patients
- Integrates patient and owner preparation and care and ethical considerations as appropriate
