Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, 5th Edition: Your Pocket Reference
This book is a vital resource designed to help you quickly identify veterinary instruments and equipment at a glance. Written by a vet tech educator, this pocket guide uses a flashcard-style format with hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs, making it easy to review for exams and serving as an invaluable quick reference in real-world veterinary practice.
Key Features
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Flashcard Format: The unique two-page flashcard format is perfect for learning and quizzing for each instrument. The top page contains a photo of the instrument, and the bottom page contains the instrument’s name, function, and characteristics.
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Extensive Visuals: With more than 650 high-quality color photos of instruments, you can quickly recognize and identify the equipment.
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New Organization: The chapters are newly organized by small animal and large animal sections, and alphabetized within those sections, making content easier than ever to find for simplified studying.
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Comprehensive Coverage:
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General Medical Instruments: Includes equipment for common procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, and castration, plus instruments for diagnostic and obstetrical procedures.
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Surgical Instruments: Covers general instruments (hemostats, forceps, scissors) and specialty instruments (orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental).
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Restraint Equipment: Provides coverage of restraint equipment and proper restraint techniques for all species of small and large animals.
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Digital Resource: Instrument photos on a companion website allow you to rotate instruments 360 degrees and zoom in to see close-ups of the different tips.
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Portability: The pocket size and spiral binding make this guide perfect for portability and point-of-need reference.
