Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of equine anesthesia / William W. Muir and John A.E. Hubbell -- The respiratory system / N. Edward Robinson -- The cardiovascular system / Colin C. Schwarzwald, John D. Bonagura, and William W. Muir -- Stress associated with anesthesia and surgery / Ann E. Wagner -- Physical restraint / James T. Robertson and William W. Muir -- Preoperative evaluation : general considerations / James T. Robertson and Claire Scicluna -- Venous and arterial catheterization and fluid therapy / Joanne Hardy -- Monitoring anesthesia / John A.E. Hubbell and William W. Muir -- Principles of drug disposition and drug interaction in horses / Richard A. Sams and William W. Muir -- Anxiolytics, nonopioid sedative-analgesics, and opioid analgesics / William W. Muir -- Local anesthetic drugs and techniques / Roman T. Skarda, William W. Muir, and John A.E. Hubbell -- Intravenous anesthetic drugs / William W. Muir -- Intravenous anesthetic and analgesic adjuncts to inhalation anesthesia / Kazuto Yamashita and William W. Muir -- Tracheal and nasal intubation / Richard M. Bednarski -- Inhalation anesthetics and gases / Eugene P. Steffey -- Anesthetic equipment / Richard M. Bednarski -- Oxygen supplementation and ventilatory support / Carolyn L. Kerr and Wayne N. McDonell -- Anesthesia and analgesia for donkeys and mules / Nora S. Matthews -- Peripheral muscle relaxants / John A.E. Hubbell and William W. Muir -- Perioperative pain management / Phillip Lerche and William W. Muir -- Considerations for induction, maintenance, and recovery / John A.E. Hubbell and William W. Muir -- Anesthetic-associated complications / William W. Muir and John A.E. Hubbell -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation / William W. Muir and John A.E. Hubbell -- Anesthetic protocols and techniques for specific procedures / John A.E. Hubbell and William W. Muir -- Anesthetic risk and euthanasia / Lori A Bidwell, John A.E. Hubbell, and William W. Muir.

All veterinary team members involved in the everyday care of horses that require anesthesia or special emergency care will benefit from this reliable and inclusive resource. This text provides all of the information needed to prepare, conduct, and monitor the administration of drugs in order to produce safe and effective anesthesia, treat pain, respond to adverse effects, and perform and monitor emergency and critical care treatment. It is the most comprehensive and detailed book available on these subjects, addressing the needs and concerns of practitioners in both hospital and field settings. Discusses all aspects of equine anesthesia, including history, physiology, pharmacology, drug dosages, patient preparation, induction-maintenance-recovery of anesthesia management of potential complications, and more. Provides a detailed review of the respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of the horse. Provides thorough coverage of preoperative pain management in horses. Covers emergency medical care and managing anesthetic complications in both hospital and field situations. Includes information on the latest anesthetic drugs, including safe and effective protocols for different procedures, and the most up-to-date monitoring techniques. Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her respective equine specialty, renowned for clinical as well as academic and research expertise.

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