Small Animal Toxicology Essentials
ISBN: 9780813815381 | 081381538X
Edition: 1stFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date: 5/31/2011
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Clinical Toxicology Essentials for Small Animal Technicians and Nurses is a thorough introduction to the principles of veterinary toxicology and toxicants of concern. Providing toxicologic information necessary for the initial triage of cases, collection of diagnostic samples, and management of a toxicosis, the book focuses on the nursing care following an animal's exposure to a poison. Clinical Toxicology Essentials for Small Animal Technicians and Nurses covers the basics of toxicology, from prevention to evaluation, monitoring, and treatment... MORE
| Principles of Veterinary Toxicology | |
| Introduction to Veterinary Toxicology | |
| Terminology | |
| Types of poisons | |
| Species Differences | |
| Sources of information | |
| Managing a toxicosis: obtaining a history | |
| Managing a toxicosis: performing an exposure assessment | |
| Managing a toxicosis: obtaining a minimum database and stabilizing vital signs | ... MORE|
| Managing a toxicosis: principles of decontamination | |
| Managing a toxicosis: antidotes | |
| Effective use of diagnostic laboratories | |
| Toxicants of Concern | |
| Pesticides | |
| Insecticides | |
| Anticoagulants | |
| Others | |
| Plants | |
| Common household and yard plants âÇô Tabular format | |
| Metals | |
| Arsenic | |
| Iron | |
| Lead | |
| Zinc | |
| Others | |
| Drugs | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| OTC drugs | |
| Illicit Drugs | |
| Zootoxins | |
| Insects | |
| Spiders | |
| Snakes | |
| FoodâÇôrelated poisons | |
| Chocolate | |
| grapes/raisins | |
| macadamia nuts | |
| mycotoxins | |
| yeast bread dough | |
| xylitol | |
| Household poisons | |
| Batteries | |
| boric acid | |
| cleaning agents | |
| corrosives | |
| dessicant packs | |
| ethylene glycol | |
| glow jewelry/sticks | |
| hot and cold packs | |
| ice melts | |
| mothballs | |
| paint | |
| paintballs | |
| pennies | |
| pens/pencils/markers | |
| potpourri | |
| polyurethane adhesives | |
| toiletry items | |
| Miscellaneous poisons | |
| charcoal briquets | |
| compost piles | |
| fertilizers | |
| firelogs | |
| mulches | |
| mushrooms | |
| petroleumâÇôbased products | |
| Malicious poisonings | |
| Demographics | |
| toxicants | |
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Robert H. Poppenga, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, is a Professor and Head of the Toxicology Section at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis.
Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, D.V.M., Ph.D., DABVT, DABT, is a Toxicology Consultant for Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and Adjunct Instructor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois.
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