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Description: |
xv, 718 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: 1. Clinical Pharmacology / Kurt A. Grimm and Leigh A. Lamont -- 2. Euthanasia / Murray Woodbury -- 3. Wildlife Analgesia / Karen L. Machin -- 4. Remote Drug Delivery / Ramiro Isaza -- 5. Mobile Inhalant Anesthesia Techniques / Bruce Heath -- 6. Monitoring / Darryl J. Heard -- 7. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Support / Craig Mosley and Cornelia Gunkel -- 8. Stress / Jon M. Arnemo and Nigel Caulkett -- 9. Thermoregulation / Jeff C.H. Ko and Gary West -- 10. Capture Myopathy / Jessica Paterson -- 11. Human Safety during Wildlife Capture / Nigel Caulkett and Todd Shury -- 12. Capture and Physical Restraint of Zoo and Wild Animals / Todd Shury -- 13. Invertebrates / Cornelia Gunkel and Gregory A. Lewbart. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Review: "Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is the definitive, comprehensive reference for the growing fields of zoo, wildlife, and exotic animal veterinary medicine. This book covers key aspects of immobilization and anesthesia from pharmacology and restraint to supportive care. Alongside these chapters the editors have brought together an impressive collection of species specific chapters that will be an invaluable resource to those called upon to treat these animals."--Publisher's website. |
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Elect. Loc./Access: |
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0711/2007006836.html |