Publisher's Synopsis
Learn to identify veterinary instruments and equipment at a glance! Veterinary Instruments and Equipment, Fifth Edition shows hundreds of detailed, full-color photographs of instruments and describes how and when each is used. A flashcard-style format makes it easy to flip through the pages, so you will quickly become familiar with general medical instruments, restraint equipment, and surgical instruments. Instrument photos on an Evolve website allow you to rotate instruments 360 degrees and zoom in to see close-ups of the different tips. Written by vet tech educator Teresa F. Sonsthagen, this pocket guide helps you review for exams and also serves as an invaluable quick reference in real-world veterinary practice.
- NEW! Organization of chapters separates instruments by small animal and large animal sections, and alphabetizes instruments within those sections, so that studying is simplified and content is easier than ever to find
- NEW! Updated photographs ensure that you are studying the most up-to-date instruments and equipment on the market
- UNIQUE! Two-page flashcard format is perfect for learning and quizzing for each instrument, with a top page that contains a photo of the instrument and a bottom page that contains the instrument's name, function, and characteristics
- More than 650 high-quality color photos of instruments help you to quickly recognize and identify the instruments
- Information on general medical instruments includes equipment for common procedures such as dehorning, hoof care, and castration, plus instruments for diagnostic and obstetrical procedures
- Coverage of surgical instruments includes general instruments such as hemostats, forceps, and scissors, and also describes orthopedic, ophthalmic, and dental instruments used in veterinary specialty surgeries
- Coverage of restraint equipment includes proper restraint techniques for all species of small and large animals
- Pocket size and spiral binding make this guide perfect for portability and point-of-need reference
