BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice Edited by: Nick Bexfield and Karla Lee Practical, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly performed in small animal veterinary practice. Routine clinical examination of the major body systems, and protocols for the management of selected emergencies, are also described. In addition to the actual technique, each procedure has information on indications and contraindications, equipment required, and potential complications, together with the editors’ own hints and tips. Details of BSAVA Manuals where wider information, such as interpretation of results, are given throughout. This is a truly useful guide, which will provide a valuable and lasting reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and students alike. A to Z format to aid information retrieval Extensive cross-referencing in highlighted text Specially commissioned drawings Lay-flat binding

Contents
Abdominocentesis; ACTH response test; Anaphylaxis - emergency treatment; Arthrocentesis; Aseptic preparation; Barium contrast media; Barium studies of the gastrointestinal tract; Blood pressure measurement; Bblood sampling; Blood smear preparation; Blood transfusion; Bone biopsy - needle; Bone marrow aspiration; Bronchoalveloar lavage; Bronchoscopy; Buccal mucosal bleeding time; Cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation; Cardiorespiratory examination; Cast application; Cerebrospinal fluid sampling; Cranial draw test; Cystocentesis; Dexamethasone suppression tests; Diagnostic peritoneal lavage; Ehmer sling; Elbow luxation - closed reduction; Electrocardiography; Endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract; Endotracheal wash; Fine needle aspiration; Fluorescein test; Gastric decompression; Gastrostomy tube placement; Haemagglutination test; Hip luxation - closed reduction; Intraosseous cannula placement; Intravenous catheter placement; Intravenous urography; Iodinated contrast media; Myringotomy; Nasal oxygen administration; Naso-oesophageal tube placement; Neurological examination; Oesophagostomy tube placement; Ophthalmic examination; Orthopaedic examination; Ortolani test; Otoscopy; Pericardiocentesis; Platelet count; Prostatic wash; Resting energy requirement; Retrograde urethrography/vaginourethrography; Rhinoscopy; Schirmer tear test; Seizures - emergency protocol; Semen collection; Skin biopsy - punch biopsy; Skin and hair sampling; Soft padded bandage; Spica splint; Thoracocentesis - needle; Thoracostomy tube placement; Tibial compression test; Tissue biopsy - needle core; Tracheostomy; Transtracheal wash; Urethral catheterization; Urethral retrograde urohydropulsion; Urinalysis; Velpeau sling; Water deprivation test; Whole blood clotting time.

What they say
"...the overall convenience of having indications and contraindications, clear visual illustrations, supplies lists, tips, and reference values available in such a handy guide should result in this book being used by many busy companion pet practices..." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

"...an excellent publication...this is a guide that will be sought after in all of Europe and probably overseas as well..."  European Journal of Companion Animal Practice

"...for the clinician in a busy practice, this book will be invaluable..." Veterinary Information Network

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• Price to non-members £60 

Member benefit: BSAVA members joining in 2011, with the exception of student members and e-members, receive a complimentary copy of the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice as part of their member benefits. New graduates joining BSAVA as First Year Qualified members will receive a copy. All members have access to the online edition through the membership page of the BSAVA website.