Small Animal Neurological Emergencies 1st Edition

A Step-by-Step Guide to Small Animal Neurological Emergencies

This new book deals systematically with the assessment and treatment of small animal neurological patients in light of the latest research findings and greatly improved imaging techniques. The authors first discuss step-wise neurological and systemic approaches to common emergency cases based on presenting signs. They then deal in depth with the pathophysiology, treatment options, and likely prognoses of each of the more common types of neurological emergency.

Key Features

• Step-by-Step Approaches: The authors first discuss step-wise neurological and systemic approaches to common emergency cases, covering examination, critical care, and rapid assessment based on presenting signs.
• Emergency Treatment: The book deals in depth with the pathophysiology, treatment options, and likely prognoses of each of the more common types of neurological emergency, be it vascular accident, infection, trauma, seizure, acute disease, or neoplasia.
• Supportive Techniques: Detailed support techniques and therapies are provided on emergency anaesthesia, pain management, fluid therapy, post-operative care, and physical rehabilitation.
• Broad Audience: The book will appeal to small animal practitioners, specialists, residents, course directors, and students interested in neurology, emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, imaging, and pathology.