Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Neurology E-Book: Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice: Small Animal Neurology E-Book

by Sue Fitzmaurice BVSc DipACVIM(Neurology) DipECVN MRCVS, Fred Nind BVM&S, MRCVS (Editor)

Overview

Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice consists of a series of practical handbooks on selected medical topics on specific veterinary problems. Case-based, this series is aimed at the small animal veterinary practitioner who has qualified less than 10 years and needs quick access to information and wants to increase his/her confidence on handling that range of cases that cover the spectrum that lies between the simple routine first-opinion case and the referral.Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice provides additional knowledge that leads to improved skills and practice for veterinary practitioners. Not only practitioners, but also veterinary students nearing the end of their course will find this series very useful to brush up their knowledge in a particular area. The volumes are also written with the veterinary nurse in mind with a particular interest in a specific topic, using ‘Nurse Boxes’ in the text to guide them to the specific information they need.

• new approach: clinical cases offering examination, treatment options, clinical tips relevant for the general small animal veterinary practitioner – all case descriptions based on common template• offers synoptic, easy accessible and essential information• provides essential information on selected topics • authorship ensures accuracy of information• relevant to all general practitioners• written to increase the skill and practice the general veterinary practitioner• intend to meet CPD-need, but focus on: differential diagnosis and practical case handling• offers self-assessment features at the end of every chapter making it relevant for veterinary students as well• broad readership: practitioners and students indicated in the text by ‘ Notes for Vets’; nurses indicated in the text by ‘Notes for Nurses’ and pet owners indicated in the text by ‘ Notes for Pet Owners’• handy format with flexi cover• species covered to be limited to cats, dogs and rabbits• full colour throughout

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702049880
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	04/21/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

1. The Neurological Case1.Taking a history2.The neurological examination3.Localizing lesions

2. Alteration in Mental State4. Alteration in mental state - an introduction5. Head trauma6. Metabolic encephalopathy:insulinoma7. Metabolic encephalopathy: hepatic encephalopathy8. Metabolic encephalopathy: osmolality9. Granulomatous meningoencephalitis

3. Behaviour Change10. Behaviour change - an introduction11. Loss of house-training12. Defecation: faecal incontinence13. Psychological14. Intracranial arachnoid cyst15. Aggression

4. Seizures16. Seizures - an introduction17. Skull tumor18. Meningioma19. Cerebral haemorrhage20. Hydrocephalus21. Idiopathic epilepsy22. Post-ictal behaviour change

5. Cranial Nerve Function23. Blindness24. The control of pupil diameter25. Alteration in pupil function26. Secretions27. Alteration of eyelid position and movement28. Horner's syndrome29. Idiopathic facial paralysis30. Dropped jaw31. Middle ear disease32. Otogenic intracranial infection33. Deafness34. Sneezing35. Coughing36. Change in voice and swallowing

6. Gait37. Gait - an introduction38. UMN: spinal empyema39. UMN: spinal cord infarction40. UMN: vertebral malformation41. UMN: invertebral disc disease42. UMN: spinal fracture43. LMN paresis and paralysis - an introduction44. LMN paresis and paralysis: acquired myasthenia gravis45. LMN paresis and paralysis: brachial plexus avulsion46. LMN paresis and paralysis: flaccid tail47. Ataxia: spinal ataxia48. Ataxia: cerebellar ataxia49. Ataxia: vestibular ataxia

7. Lameness50. Lameness - an introduction51. Lameness: nerve root compression52. Lameness: nerve root tumors53. Lameness ischaemia

8. Posture54. Posture - an introduction55. Torticollis56. Collapse

9. Balance57. Balance - an introduction58. Loss of balance59. Truncal ataxia60. Ventroflexion of the neck

10. Palpation61. Muscle tone - an introduction62. Tremor63. Tetanus64. Hypocalcaemia65. Trismus66. Bilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscles67. Unilateral atrophy of the masticatory muscle

11. Pain68. Pain - an introduction69. Neck pain70. Meningitis of large breed dogs71. Retroperitoneal disease72. Scratching

12. Urinary Incontinence73. Urinary incontinence - an introduction74. No attempt to urinate75. Leaks, dribbles urine

AppendicesMCQsMCQ - Answers

Appendix 1. AbbreviationsAppendix 2. cererospinal fluid and the ventricular systemAppendix 3. Collection of CSFAppendix 4. CSF analysisAppendix 5. Imaging the nervouse systemAppendix 6. NeuropathologyAppendix 7. Referral of a patient

Further readingIndex

Editorial Reviews

''Several textbooks of veterinary neurology have been published just recently. This in itself is an indication of the rapid expansion of knowledge in this area of clinical expertise. Fortunately the diverse approaches to the subject have meant that these new books are complimentary rather than repetitious. The author has used a novel approach to the clinical material in this book; the description of each clinical condition provided with a specific case report giving details of the investigation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.''

Geoff Skerritt

"a great book for those wanting to start understanding small animal neurology and those who want a quick reference to search clinical cases, but don’t want to read extensively before obtaining some answers."

Veterinary Record, July 2010

"A great addition to the Saunders Solutions in Veterinary Practice series. I would recommend it to general practitioners with a desire to demystify the challenges of neurological cases and I would consider the book to be highly useful addition to the library of any veterinary practice."

The Veterinary Journal, April 2011

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