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Table of Contents
1 Cover
6 Preface
10 1 Triage and Initial Stabilization of the Emergency Small Animal Surgical Patient Introduction Triage and Initial Assessment Respiratory Assessment Cardiovascular Assessment Dehydration Neurologic Assessment Urinary Assessment Vascular Access Analgesia, Sedation and Anxiolytics
11 2 Operating Room Nursing Tips for Emergency Surgical Procedures Gastrointestinal System Urinary System Respiratory System Cardiovascular System Reproductive System Wound Management Ocular Emergencies Oral Emergencies Specific Oral Surgical Emergencies Orthopedic Emergencies
12 Section I: Gastrointestinal System 3 Emergency Stabilization of the Acute Abdomen Patient Introduction Pathophysiology of Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnoses Primary Assessment Systematic Approach to Initial Stabilization: Cardiovascular System Systematic Approach to Initial Stabilization: Respiratory System Systematic Approach to Initial Stabilization: Central Nervous System Abdominal Examination Minimum Database Interpretation and Management Peritoneal Fluid Analysis and Indications for Emergency Laparotomy Diagnostic Imaging for the Acute Abdomen Conclusion 4 Esophageal Foreign Bodies Introduction Anatomy Pathophysiology of Esophageal Injury (Figure 4.3) Presentation Emergency Stabilization Diagnostics Non‐surgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Postoperative Care Complications Prognosis for Esophageal Bone Foreign Bodies Fishhooks and Needles Esophageal Stick Injuries 5 Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies Introduction Classification of Foreign Bodies Pathophysiology Signalment, History, and Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Imaging Surgical Techniques Postoperative Care Prognosis 6 Intussusception Introduction Clinical
