Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease

Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is the first book to draw together clinically relevant information on the anesthetic management of dogs and cats with existing disease conditions.  Providing a detailed reference on avoiding and managing complications resulting from concurrent disease, the book offers a ready reference for handling anesthesia in patients with common presenting diseases.  Organized by body system, Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is designed to allow the reader to quickly find and apply advice for anesthetizing patients with specific conditions.

Each chapter presents in-depth, practical information on the special considerations before, during, and after sedation and anesthesia of a patient with a given disease.  Canine and Feline Anesthesia and Co-Existing Disease is a useful reference for general practitioners, veterinary students, specialists in a variety of areas, and veterinary anesthesiologists alike.

Key features

• Brings together information on managing anesthesia  in  patients with concurrent disease into a single resource
• Covers a wide range of common presenting diseases
• Offers specific guidance for preventing and managing complications related to pre-existing disease
• Provides a practical, clinically oriented guide for sedating patients with specific conditions
• Organized by body system to allow quick access to information
• Presents the most current concepts about veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, especially as it pertains to patients with co-existing disease