{"product_id":"small-animal-bandaging-casting-and-splinting-techniques-paperback-softback-9780813819624","title":"Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813819624","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSmall Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSteven F. Swaim (Author), Walter C. Renberg (Author), Kathy M. Shike (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813819624, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 January 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e160 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 18.8 x 0.8 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The real mainstay of this book comes in educating those inexperienced in bandage application and I believe it to be indispensable to those studying towards a veterinary nursing or veterinary undergraduate degree.”  (\u003ci\u003eVN Times Veterinary Nursing Times\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book is a must have for veterinary nurses and technicians.\" (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The chapter on extremity bandaging is excellent . . . Also illustrated are body, hip, shoulder, abdomen, and head bandages. All of them clever and innovative by their design.\" (Vin Book Reviews, 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a concise and complete bandaging reference for small animal practitioners. The figures and descriptions provide clear and easy to understand instructions on bandaging, casting, and splinting the small animal patient. In addition to clear written descriptions, the book contains excellent quality step-by-step photographic depictions of bandage placement. When compared to surgery books such as the \u003ci\u003eTextbook of Small Animal Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd edition Slatter (Elsevier, 2003), or \u003ci\u003eSmall Animal Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd edition, Fossum et al. (Elsevier, 2007), this one provides better stepwise instruction on use of both simple and more complex bandages. The quality of its photographic instructions is far superior to that of these other books.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmall Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in small animal patients. This highly practical book offers step-by-step procedures with accompanying photographs to aid in the secure and effective application of bandages, casts, and splints, with coverage encompassing indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications for each technique.  \u003ci\u003eSmall Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide for busy veterinary technicians and nurses, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission Statement xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 – Basics of Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandaging 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposes and functions of a bandage 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of a bandage 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary-contact layer 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly absorptive dressings 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauze dressings 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypertonic saline dressings 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalcium alginate dressings 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopolymer starch dressings 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoisture-retentive dressings 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolyurethane foam dressings 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolyurethane film dressings 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrogel dressings 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrocolloid dressings 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonadherent semiocclusive dressings 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntimicrobial dressings 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracellular matrix bioscaffold dressings 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary-intermediate layer 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTertiary-outer layer 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial considerations in bandaging, casting, and splinting 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency of changes 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure relief 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint immobilization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaceration and excoriation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed for sedation or anesthesia during bandage change 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasts and splints 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral information 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposes and functions of casts and splints 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplint rods 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial splints 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlastic splinting material 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStockinette 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting tapes 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 – Head and Ear Bandages 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency ear bandage 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic head and ear bandage 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 – Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic Bandages 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoracic, abdominal bandages 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircumferential thoracic, abdominal bandage 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindowed thoracic, abdominal bandage 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoracic, abdominal tie-over bandage 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic bandages 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircumferential pelvic bandage 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindowed pelvic bandage 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic tie-over bandage 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic extension splints 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 – Extremity Bandages, Casts, and Splints 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTail bandages 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForelimb bandages, casts, and splints 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic soft padded limb bandage 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandage removal 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandage replacement 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterdigital and interpad areas 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary bandage layer 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary bandage layer 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTertiary bandage layer 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic paw and distal limb bandage 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterdigital\/interpad areas 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary bandage layer, “donut” pads, and “stirrups” 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary bandage layer 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTertiary bandage layer 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandage removal 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandage replacement 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterdigital\/interpad area 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary bandage layer 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary bandage layer 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTertiary bandage layer 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaw pad pressure relief 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique—moderate wounds on small to medium-sized dogs 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetacarpal\/metatarsal pad 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital pads 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare—moderate wounds on small to medium-sized dogs 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications—moderate wounds on small to medium-sized dogs 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques—major reconstructive or salvage paw surgery, especially on large dogs 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e”Clamshell” splints 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-half “clamshell” splint 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare—major reconstructive or salvage paw surgery, especially on large dogs 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications—major reconstructive or salvage paw surgery, especially on large dogs 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDorsal paw pressure relief 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpal sling 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic forelimb splint 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic forelimb cast 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpica bandage and lateral splint 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAluminum rod loop elbow splint 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVelpeau sling 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and complications 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic limb bandages, casts, and splints 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic soft padded limb bandage 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic pelvic limb splint 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic pelvic limb cast 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnique 93\u003c\/p\u003e 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