Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management provides instant access to clinically relevant information on pain assessment, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment options, guidelines for managing acute and chronic pain, and unique aspects of pain management in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits.
This latest update is based on the
2nd edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates.
Key Features
- Designed for both busy practitioners and students who need easy access to accurate information
- The most current information available on analgesic drugs and pain management techniques
- An expanded section on Pain Management in Horses and Cattle, including new advances in treatment
- Eight new sections offering cutting-edge coverage of hot topics in the field, including:
- Pain Management in the Cat
- Pain Management for the Pet Bird
- Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Reptiles
- Clinical Approaches to Analgesia in Ferrets and Rabbits
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Dogs
- Rehabilitation Methods and Modalities for the Cat
- Quality of Life Issues
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- User-friendly format
- Fast access to pharmacologic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, indications, contraindications, and side effects
- Complementary and alternative treatment strategies are included throughout to assist you in using the latest non-pharmacological pain treatments
- Case studies that help you sharpen your pain assessment and management skills
