Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Third Edition

Author: Jean-Pierre Lavoie

Overview:

This comprehensive reference, now in its third edition, is a valuable resource for equine veterinarians and veterinary students. It provides a clear and concise guide to the evaluation, management, and disposition of acutely ill or injured horses.

Key Themes:

• Clinical evaluation and management of a wide range of equine emergencies
• Imaging findings in equine emergencies
• Procedural techniques commonly performed in the equine emergency department

Features:

• Enhanced by more than 2,000 photographs and nearly 100 line illustrations
• Clear, consistent format with concise text detailing Clinical Summary, Emergency Department Treatment and Disposition, and Pearls
• Includes access to a companion website featuring interactive quizzes, case studies, and procedural videos

Target Audience:

• Equine veterinarians
• Emergency medicine veterinarians who care for horses
• Residents and fellows in equine emergency medicine and emergency medicine
• Physician assistants and nurse practitioners who work in equine emergency medicine settings

Strengths:

• Comprehensive and up-to-date: Covers a wide range of equine emergencies and incorporates the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment.
• Clinically focused: Provides practical information that can be applied directly to patient care.
• User-friendly format: Clear and concise presentation with abundant illustrations makes the information easy to find and understand.

Chapter Headlines: (Examples only, may vary in the actual book)

• Part I: General Principles
  • Chapter 1: Approach to the Pediatric Patient
  • Chapter 2: Procedural Techniques
  • Chapter 3: Resuscitation
• Part II: Signs and Symptoms
  • Chapter 4: Fever and Rash
  • Chapter 5: Respiratory Emergencies
  • Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal Emergencies
• Part III: Specific Conditions
  • Chapter 7: Trauma
  • Chapter 8: Poisoning and Envenomation
  • Chapter 9: Infectious Diseases

Closing Paragraph:

The "Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine, Third Edition" is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the care of sick and injured horses. With its comprehensive coverage, user-friendly format, and up-to-date information, this book is an essential reference for equine emergency medicine veterinarians, residents, and other healthcare professionals.