Fundamentals of Veterinary Anesthesiology

Principles of Oxygen Delivery: Cardiopulmonary System Function.

Hepatic and Renal Function.

Pharmacological Principles.

Local Anesthetics.

Injectable Drugs for Pre- and Peri-Anesthetic Management.

Inhalation Anesthetics.

Anesthetic Delivery Equipment.

Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs.

Preanesthetic Evaluation and Development of a Plan.

Preanesthetic Preparation (patient and facilities).

Preanesthetic Medication.

Techniques of Injectable Anesthetic.

Techniques of Inhalation Anesthetic.

Techniques of Local and Regional Anesthesia.

Intubation of the Trachea.

Patient Monitoring: Techniques.

Patient Monitoring: Depth of Anesthesia.

Alteration of Anesthetic Depth: Modifiers of Anesthetic Delivery.

Alteration of Anesthetic Depth: Modifiers of Anesthetic Requirement.

The Anesthetic Record.

Intravenous Fluid and Blood Component Therapy, and Acid Base Balance.

Supportive Therapy: Circulation.

Supportive Therapy: Respiration.

Anesthetic Recovery.

Complication of Anesthesia.

Pain: Its Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Appendices