Author Description

In order to create awareness and understanding of the important factors influencing small animal surgical morbidity during the perioperative period, this manual offers information on every aspect of patient care vital to attaining the most successful surgical outcome possible. Surgical diseases and techniques are not discussed - rather, the manual focuses on practical guidelines directly related to the therapeutic care of the surgical patient. It covers step-by-step procedures for a thorough preoperative evaluation, the importance of client communication, evaluating the patient's historical course and clinical findings, a five-phase procedure for overall management of the traumatized patient, and other areas.