Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Comprehensive Guide to Emergency and Critical Care Procedures for Small Animals: Advanced Monitoring and Techniques

The Cardiovascular System

1. Venous Compartment Catheterization:

2. Understand the proper positioning and technique for inserting a catheter into the jugular or cephalic vein.

3. Arterial Puncture and Catheterization:

4. Master the steps for performing an arterial puncture and catheterization for blood pressure monitoring and sampling.

5. Cardiac Veterinary Point-of-Care Ultrasound (VPOCUS):

6. Learn the principles and techniques of cardiac VPOCUS to assess cardiac function and abnormalities.

7. Principles of Electrocardiography:

8. Comprehend the basics of electrocardiography, including electrode placement, waveform interpretation, and recognition of arrhythmias.

9. Electrocardiogram Interpretation:

10. Develop proficiency in interpreting electrocardiograms to identify and diagnose various cardiac conditions.

The Respiratory System

1. Oxygen Therapy:

2. Understand the indications, methods, and monitoring of oxygen supplementation in respiratory emergencies.

3. Pulse Oximetry and CO-Oximetry:

4. Master the techniques for assessing oxygen saturation and carboxyhemoglobin levels using pulse oximetry and CO-oximetry.

5. Blood Gas Analysis:

6. Interpret the results of arterial and venous blood gas analysis to evaluate respiratory function and acid-base balance.

7. Pleural Space and Lung VPOCUS:

8. Utilize pleural space and lung VPOCUS to diagnose and manage pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and pulmonary abnormalities.

9. Tracheal Intubation:

10. Acquire expertise in performing tracheal intubation for respiratory support and mechanical ventilation.

11. Temporary Tracheostomy:

12. Understand the indications and procedure for performing a temporary tracheostomy in critical respiratory situations.

The Urinary and Abdominal Systems

1. Urethral Catheterization:

2. Master the techniques for inserting and managing urinary catheters to monitor fluid balance and collect urine samples.

3. Abdominal VPOCUS:

4. Utilize abdominal VPOCUS to diagnose and manage abdominal diseases, including fluid accumulation, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and hepatobiliary disease.

5. Peritoneal Dialysis:

6. Understand the principles and procedures of peritoneal dialysis for temporary renal replacement therapy.

7. Technical Management of Hemodialysis Patients:

8. Learn the technical aspects of managing hemodialysis patients, including fistula care, blood volume monitoring, and anticoagulation.

9. Peritoneal Evaluation:

10. Utilize diagnostic techniques, such as peritoneal fluid analysis and paracentesis, to assess peritoneal disorders.

Transfusion Medicine

1. Blood Banking:

2. Understand the principles and procedures of veterinary blood banking, including blood collection, storage, and transfusion.

3. Blood Typing:

4. Master the techniques for determining blood type compatibility in dogs and cats.

5. Cross-Matching:

6. Perform cross-matching procedures to ensure compatibility before blood transfusion.

7. Administration of Blood and Other Biological Products:

8. Understand the indications, protocols, and monitoring for administering blood products, including whole blood, packed red blood cells, and plasma.