Bsava Manual Of Practical Veterinary Nursing

This reference resource and teaching aid for the training of veterinary nurses has been revised and updated inline with NVQ practical requirements and offers a complete guide to common procedures and nursing skills used within general practice.--From publisher description.

* Practical approach * Updated and reoerganized * New chapter on Communications skills * Features Exotic pets * Illustrated throughout in full colour

Designed to provide practical support for qualified veterinary nurses during their first years in practice.

The new edition of this classic core textbook has been fully updated to reflect the current syllabus, including equine content for the first time, while retaining additional useful chapters that are no longer covered in the syllabus. Each chapter includes learning objectives and self assessment questions. There are new chapters on professional responsibilities, professional development and learning. KEY FEATURES Anatomy and physiology presented in a single integrated chapter to allow easy comparison Stand-alone chapter on nursing models, with clinical application examples New chapter on professional responsibilities, regulation and ethics Up-to-date content on MRSA and PETS regulations Appendix on study skills Specially commissioned new drawings Addresses equine species as required by VN core units, including details on anatomy, handling, stabling, feeding, bandaging, radiography, reproduction and anaesthesia

The third in the series, the BSAVA Manual of Advanced Veterinary Nursing, was written to provide a deeper level of information for qualified veterinary nurses, especially those undertaking Medical or Surgical Diplomas. The new edition has been completely revised and updated under the direction of the new editorial team of Alasdair Hotston Moore and Suzanne Rudd. Reflecting recent advances in nursing skills and training, the content has been upgraded to include more advanced procedures. Full colour photos and specially commissioned illustrations, together with text boxes and tinted tables ensure the easy-to-use format that is the trademark of the BSAVA Manuals.

The number of exotic and wildlife cases presented at the veterinary practice has increased significantly in the past 10 years, with increasing expectations regarding level of care. The nursing requirements of these less familiar species are significantly different from those of dogs and cats. This Manual provides veterinary nurses with a greater understanding of these requirements, enabling them to modify and apply their skills to these cases. Written by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons with expertise in this field, this Manual is practical and user-friendly, enabling the easy and direct application of theory to practice. Patient care is discussed in a logical sequence, from the initial telephone call through to consultation, admittance, hospitalization and intervention. A variety of useful tools, including husbandry questionnaires, anaesthesia record forms and a collection of client handouts are also included. An ideal resource for student and qualified veterinary nurses, as well as other members of the veterinary healthcare team.

The BSAVA Manual of Veterinary Care forms part of the BSAVA Manuals of Veterinary Nursing (edited by Gill Simpson) is aimed specifically at students and workers in animal care. It will be invaluable for pre-veterinary nursing students as a practical and interesting introduction to veterinary nursing. It provides the background to the relationship between humans and a range of animals, and the welfare issues relating to pet ownership. Chapters covering the basic care of healthy animals, including exotic pets, are followed by a section on first aid for sick and injured animals. There is guidance on the law relating to animals and an introduction to medical terminology. This book will be invaluable for all animal care students, veterinary nurses and workers in allied sectors. BSAVA, BVNA and FECAVA members can claim their member discount by ordering direct from: British Small Animal Veterinary Association Woodrow House, 1 Telford Way, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4AB, Tel: 01452 726709, Fax: 01452 726701, E-mail: [email protected]

Designed to provide practical information for those nursing at an advanced level.