By Rosina Lillywhite and Marie Rippingale
Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing PDF provides an introduction to the required knowledge and fundamental skills involved with veterinary nursing care for equine patients. It is a rigorous and comprehensive resource for any individual working in the equine veterinary industry, covering core topics including anatomy and physiology, clinical examination, medication administration, husbandry, infection control, and critical care for equine patients. Specific nursing care requirements for neonates and donkeys are also included.
Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing readers will also find:
- Detailed discussion of topics including applied equine welfare, equine medical and surgical disorders, and equine anaesthesia
- Information, revision aids, and exam guidance specific to the current syllabi for the equine veterinary nursing qualification
- Advice on career progression, further qualifications, and training in equine care
Written by a team of experienced equine veterinary nurses and equine veterinary surgeons and based on evidence-based research, Textbook of Equine Veterinary Nursing is ideal for equine veterinary nurses, student equine veterinary nurses, veterinary students and equine science students. This textbook can also be used for higher education equine courses.
Table of Contents
- 1. Operational Requirements in Equine Practice
- Aims of Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Risk Assessments
- Fire Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Accident Reporting
- Maintaining Equipment in Practice
- Emergency First Aid
- Working Time Requirements and Pay
- 2. Professional Relationships and Communication
- The Dynamics of Communication
- Communicating with Clients
- Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients
- Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team
- Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk
- Customer Service
- 3. Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities
- The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice
- Professional Status and Accountability
- Ethical Principles
- Consent
- Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues, and Animals
- The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse
- 4. Equine Anatomy and Physiology
- Veterinary Terminology
- Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities
- Cell Biology
- Basic Tissue Types
- Structure and Function of Body Systems (Integument, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Endocrine, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive)
- 5. Applied Equine Welfare, Health, and Husbandry
- The Principles of Equine Welfare
- Essential Factors for Maintaining Equine Health
- Nutritional Requirements of Equine Patients
- Methods of Equine Identification
- Behaviour, Handling, and Restraint Techniques
- Transportation of Equine Patients
- 6. Infection Control
- Disease Transmission
- Microorganisms
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Infection Control Measures in Equine Practice
- Antiseptics and Disinfectants
- Effective Clinical Cleaning
- Isolation and Barrier Nursing
- Clinical Audits
- 7. Diagnostic Imaging
- Key Features of Legislation and Radiation Safety
- Principles and Production of Radiation
- Scintigraphy
- Other Imaging Modalities
- 8. Laboratory
- Safe Use of Laboratory Equipment
- Sample Collection and Testing
- Commercial Test Kits
- Causes of Sample Deterioration or Loss
- Packaging of Samples
- Laboratory Sample Paperwork
- Laboratory Results
- 9. Pharmacology and Dispensary Management
- Legal Requirements for Storing and Supplying Veterinary Medicines
- The Role of the Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)
- Pharmacology
- Common Classifications of Medications
- Routes of Administration for Medications
- Adverse Reactions
- 10. Anaesthesia and Analgesia
- The Principles of Anaesthesia
- Anaesthetic Drugs
- Anaesthetic Equipment
- Anaesthetic Risks and Induction
- Monitoring Techniques for Anaesthetised Equine Patients
- Anaesthetic Emergencies
- 11. Theatre Practice
- The Principles of Operating Theatre Design and Use
- Maintenance and Cleaning of the Theatre Suite
- Roles in the Operating Theatre
- Instruments
- Suture Materials
- Instrument Care and Sterilisation
- 12. Surgical Nursing and Patient Care
- Admitting the Surgical Patient
- Preparing the Surgical Patient
- Wounds and Fracture Repair
- Equine Dental Surgery
- Sinus Surgery
- Oncological Treatments
- 13. Medical Nursing and Patient Care
- Commonly Encountered Medical Disorders
- Pathophysiological States and Common Pathologies
- Abnormal Diagnostic Test Results
- Care Plans and Chronic Wound Care
- Effective Home and Follow-up Care
- 14. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
- First Aid
- Work-up of the Emergent Patient
- Accommodation for Critically Ill Patients
- Nursing Requirements of the Critically Ill Horse
- Fluid Therapy and Blood Products
- Pain Assessment
- 15. Equine Reproduction, Parturition, and Neonatal Nursing Care
- Equine Reproduction and Breeding
- Foal Nutrition and Feeding
- Routine Veterinary Care of Normal Foals
- Nursing Requirements of Sick Foals
- 16. Donkeys
- Behaviour, Handling, and Restraint
- Nutrition
- Common Donkey Disorders
- Pain Recognition in Donkeys
- 17. Practical Equine Veterinary Nursing
- Clinical Examination
- Administration of Medication
- Intravenous Catheter Placement
- Bandaging Techniques
- Nasogastric Intubation
- Urinary Catheterisation
- Physical Therapy Techniques
- Euthanasia
- 18. Exam Technique and Revision Aids
- 19. Career Progression
