BSAVA Manuals

The introductory section of this manual outlines the approach to abdominal imaging, with chapters dedicated to radiography and ultrasonography. The second section is devoted to imaging of the abdominal spaces and the common structures, including the vasculature and lymphatic system. The remainder of the manual is given over to the individual body systems.

Written for qualified veterinary nurses, particularly those undertaking a diploma or degree in veterinary nursing, this manual provides practical information for those nursing at an advanced level. The contents includes Advanced nursing practice; Advanced medical nursing; Clinical nutrition; Physiotherapy and rehabilitation; Management of the critical care unit; Advanced fluid therapy; Advanced anaesthesia and analgesia; Advanced surgical nursing; Dentistry; Endoscopy; Advanced imaging; Clinical pathology in practice; Practice administration; Nursing clinics; and Behaviour.

The importance of animal behaviour and psychological wellbeing is increasingly being recognized in the veterinary profession. Safeguarding the pet-owner relationship and assisting owners in gaining a deeper understanding of their companion animals is an integral part of modern veterinary practice. This practical and user-friendly manual includes advice from an international cohort of authors. An appendix includes client handouts and questionnaires.

The new edition of this popular manual has been extensively updated to reflect advances in this field, while readers will also find new chapters on inherited and cardiac disease.

Clinical case studies have been retained, allowing readers to consider how they might approach common problems and see for themselves how test selection and interpretation are applied. Body systems are dealt with in their own discrete chapters, as are urinalysis, blood cells and proteins.

Full-colour photographs and illustrations can be found throughout, which will prove indispensable to clinical pathologists, clinicians and veterinary students keen to get grips with a rapidly expanding subject.

Skin and ear diseases represent common problems in general practice. As the response to treatment largely depends on the correct identification of the primary disease, a systematic step-by-step approach is critical. The purpose of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology is to be an easy-to-read resource focused on the clinically relevant aspects of dermatological diseases. In this new edition, the initial chapters review the basic structure and function of the skin and discuss a logical approach to history taking and the core investigative tests that can be performed. New to this edition is a separate chapter on skin cytology, which features many excellent images illustrating the cytology of common skin conditions that we hope will be useful to practitioners.

This manual takes a problem-oriented approach to endocrinology, focusing on the conditions most commonly seen in general practice. Practical information is laid out for ease of access, with diagnostic algorithms and treatment protocols acting as aide-mémoires for the busy clinician.

As well as providing a ready reference for veterinary surgeons in general practice, the manual will be useful for students, nurses and graduates embarking on further qualifications. The fifth edition consolidates background information on endocrine systems with advice for the investigation and treatment of disorders affecting them.

Fracture management has developed rapidly since the first edition of this popular manual. Fully revised and updated, this second edition has increased focus on Operative Techniques and includes easy to follow guides with specially commissioned full-colour illustrations. New chapters address topics such as minimally invasive surgery, orthopaedic implants and bone grafts.

This manual covers the basic principles of haematology, including diagnostic procedures and treatment strategies. The manual includes chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia and vascular thrombosis. The author panel is comprises of internationally recognized specialists from Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia. They have worked together with the editors to produce an essential book for the veterinary practice.

This manual presents a logically arranged and readily accessible source of practical information on the investigation of lameness and other musculoskeletal disorders, the principles of orthopaedic surgery and the management of disorders affecting specific joints. Advances relevant to clinical practice have been included, such as the use of force plates and kinematics, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and the role of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Many of the chapters feature quick reference guides on imaging techniques and also step-by-step operative techniques.