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Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis

Otto M. Radostits (Author), I. G. Mayhew (Author), Doreen M. Houston (Author)

9780702024764, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 5 September 2000

800 pages
18.9 x 24.6 x 4 cm, 2.33 kg

The ability to perform a good clinical examination is an essential tool that the practicingveterinarian must possess. Written by leading experts in small and large animal medicine and edited by cattle, equine and small animal experts, this new book provides all the information required to perform a thorough clinical examination of all small and large species, and of all organ systems.

Initial chapters on restraint and handling and information gathering set the scene for the chapters on assessment of individual organ systems, giving the reader all they need to know to reach an accurate diagnosisof all clinical conditions. Handy clinical pointer boxes highlight key clinical information, and many tables and text boxes list important information in an easily-accessible format.
Liberally illustrated with over 240 black and white prints, 38 colour prints and 150 line illustrations, Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosisgives you all the tools you need to examine your patients and reach an accurate diagnosis.

  • useful for students and practicing veterinarians
    • full of clear, informative text on all aspects of examination
  • over 430 illustrations enhance the text and clearly demonstrate the techniques of examination
    • handy clinical pointers give guidelines on key points
  • written and edited by small and large animal experts worldwide - edited by cattle, equine and small animal experts
    • large number of tables and text boxes summarise key information in an easy-to-read style
  • Substantially revised and expanded chapter on toxins
    • All chapters fully revised
  • New quick review synopsis section for complex diseases in Section I of the book, so that key information is easy to find
    • More didactic style of writing to make for quicker assimilation of key information

    Section I: Principles
    Chapter 1. Introduction and Orientation
    Chapter 2. Reaching a Diagnosis

    Section II: Evaluation of the Patient
    Chapter 3. Clinical Examination Techniques
    Chapter 4. Veterinary Medical Records
    Chapter 5. Handling and Restraint of Animals
    Chapter 6. The Clinical Examination
    Chapter 7. Clinical Examination of Dogs and Cats
    Chapter 8. Clinical Examination of Horses and Foals
    Chapter 9. Clinical Examination of Cattle and Calves
    Chapter 10. Clinical Examination of Sheep and Goats
    Chapter 11. Clinical Examination of Llamas and Alpacas
    Chapter 12. Clinical Examination of Pigs

    Section III: Evaluation of Body Systems
    Chapter 13. Integumentary System
    Chapter 14. Cardiovascular System
    Chapter 15. Lymphatic System
    Chapter 16. Respiratory System
    Chapter 17. Alimentary System
    Chapter 18. Urinary System
    Chapter 19. Nervous System
    Chapter 20. Visual System
    Chapter 21. Musculoskeletal System
    Chapter 22. Reproductive System
    Chapter 23. Mammary Glands

    Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics [MZM], Veterinary medicine: large animals [domestic / farm MZD]
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