BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice

Ian Self

ISBN 10: 191044300X / ISBN 13: 9781910443002

Published by British Small Animal Veterinary Association Apr 2019, 2019

About this Item

Neuware - The BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice is an essential reference guide for use in daily practice by all members of the veterinary team. Presented in an easy-to-read instructional format, this guide is intended to give practitioners practical information on pain management for small animals, including cats and dogs, birds, rabbits and exotic pets, with an emphasis on patient welfare and evidence-based medicine.The early chapters lay the foundations of pain management, including the physiology of pain, acute and chronic pain, pharmacological treatment and physical treatment. The following chapters focus on particular pain scenarios, such as dental pain and cancer pain, using authors' perspectives and case examples to enhance guidelines.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice
• Publisher: British Small Animal Veterinary Association Apr 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191044300X
• ISBN 13: 9781910443002
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 213W x 152H x 17D millimeters 213 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 456 grams

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Synopsis

The BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice is an essential reference guide for use in daily practice by all members of the veterinary team. Presented in an easy-to-read instructional format, this guide is intended to give practitioners practical information on pain management for small animals, including cats and dogs, birds, rabbits and exotic pets, with an emphasis on patient welfare and evidence-based medicine.

The early chapters lay the foundations of pain management, including the physiology of pain, acute and chronic pain, pharmacological treatment and physical treatment. The following chapters focus on particular pain scenarios, such as dental pain and cancer pain, using authors’ perspectives and case examples to enhance guidelines.

About the Author

Ian Self, BSc, BVSc, PGCert, VetEd, FHEA, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS, is a Liverpool graduate and a RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. After graduation, Ian worked in mixed, small animal and emergency practice in Northwest England for 9 years before going back to academia to become an anaesthesia specialist. Ian is currently Associate Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia at Nottingham Vet School; he has a keen interest in anaesthesia simulation, respiratory physiology, pain and the assessment of sedation.