Buch, Englisch, 960 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
Buch, Englisch, 960 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
ISBN: 978-0-323-87645-2
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences
Diagnose and determine treatment for toxic exposures in small animals with this quick reference! Small Animal Toxicology, 4th Edition is fully updated and covers hundreds of potentially toxic substances, including essential oils and holistic alternatives, providing the information you need to manage emergency treatment and prevent poisonings in companion animals. To help you identify an unknown poison, this guide provides a list of potential toxins based on clinical signs or symptoms. It also includes a color insert with 85 full-color photographs of toxic plants and of lesions associated with various poisonings. Written by respected veterinarian Michael E. Peterson and board-certified veterinary toxicologist Patricia A. Talcott, along with a team of expert contributors, this edition covers a wide variety of topics including toxicodynamics, toxicokinetics, effective history taking, recognizing clinical signs of toxic exposures, managing emergencies, and supportive care of the poisoned patient - Comprehensive coverage of toxins/poisons includes the full range of substances from acetaminophen to zinc, including home products, prescription medicines, recreational drugs, and more.
- Coverage of common poisonous substances includes grapes and raisins, nicotine, mercury, mushrooms, Christmas-time plants, and snake and spider venoms.
- Toxicological Concepts section provides information on toxicological principles such as history taking, providing supportive care, and managing emergency treatment.
- General Exposures section addresses nontraditional toxicology such as indoor environmental air, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and toxicities in pregnant and lactating animals.
- Miscellaneous Toxicant Groups section covers commonly encountered specific toxicants, the proper use of diagnostic laboratories, use of human poison control centers, and antidotes for specific toxins.
- Approximately 50 international contributors provide up-to-date, authoritative advice on treating poisonings and intoxications.
- NEW! Coverage of essential oils
- NEW! Overall content update includes substantial revisions to the guidelines for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment include examinations of the source, toxic dose, toxicokinetics, clinical signs, minimum database, confirming tests, treatment progress and differential diagnosis for each specific toxicant
- NEW! An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
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Part 1 - General Toxicology
Section 1: Toxicology Basics and General Considerations
1. General Toxicologic Principles for Clinicians
2. Toxicology Resources
3. Approach to Diagnosis for the Toxicology Case
4. Effective Use of a Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
5. Handling Suspected Pet Food Contamination Cases
6. Medicolegal Considerations in Toxicology Cases
7. Responding to Mass Exposures
Section 2: General Treatment Concepts
8. Toxicologic Decontamination
9. Initial Management and Supportive Care of the Poisoned Patient
10. Antidotes, Antidote Like Drugs, and Reversal Agents
Section 3: Special Patient Considerations
11. Toxicologic Considerations in Birds
12. Toxicologic Considerations in Cats
13. Poisoning in Captive Reptiles
14. Small Mammal Toxicology
15. Toxicologic Considerations in the Geriatric Patient
16. Toxicologic Considerations in the Pediatric Patient
17. Toxicologic Considerations in Pregnant or Lactating Patients
18. Toxicologic Considerations for Reproductive Function in Dogs and Cats
19. Botulism
20. Tetanus
21. Adverse Drug Reactions
22. Amitraz
23. Isoxazoline Parasiticides (-laners)
24. Macrocyclic Lactones
25. 5-Fluorouracil
26. Acetaminophen
27. Amphetamines
28. Anticonvulsants
29. Antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs, TCAs, and Atypical Antipsychotics)
30. Baclofen
31. Barbiturates
32. Benzodiazepine and Z-drugs (Sleep Aids)
33. Beta Blockers
34. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Synthetic Cannabinoids
35. Cannabidiol (CBD): Adverse Effects and Potential Uses
36. Calcium Channel Blockers
37. Cocaine, PCP, and other Illicit Stimulants
38. Hazards Associated with the Use of Herbal and Other Natural Products
39. Imidazoline decongestants
40. Ionophores
41. Joint Supplements (Oral)
42. Metronidazole
43. Nicotine
44. NSAIDs
45. Opioids
46. Pimobendan
47. Pseudoephedrine and Phenylephrine
48. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids
49. Spot-on products
50. Insects (Hymenoptera)
51. Poisonous Lizards
52. Snake Bite North American Pit Vipers
53. Snake Bite Coral Snakes
54. Spider Envenomation Black Widow
55. Spider Envenomation Brown Recluse
56. Toads
57. Toxic Alcohols
58. Bread Dough
59. Methylxanthines Caffeine, Theobromine, Theophylline
60. Bacterial Food and Waterborne Poisoning with Gastrointestinal Signs
61. Grapes and Raisins (Vitis sp.)
62. Macadamia Nuts
63. Tremorgenic Mycotoxins (Penitrem A and Roquefortine C)
64. Mycotoxins - Pet Food-Associated
65. Onions and Garlic and other Allium spp.
66. Xylitol
67. Carbon monoxide
68. Citrus Oils
69. Cyanide
70. Essential Oils
71. Ethylene Glycol
72. Miscellaneous Indoor Toxicants
73. Indoor Environmental Quality and Health
74. Petroleum hydrocarbons
75. Propylene glycol
76. Smoke Inhalation
77. Arsenic
78. Copper
79. Iron
80. Lead
81. Mercury
82. Sodium
83. Zinc
84. Anticoagulant Rodenticides
85. Bromethalin
86. Cholecalciferol
87. Sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080)
88. DEET
89. Miscellaneous Pesticides
90. Metaldehyde
91. Organophosphate and Carbamate Insecticides (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)
92. Organochlorines
93. Paraquat
94. Strychnine
95. Zinc Phosphide
96. Cyanobacteria Toxins
97. Christmastime plants
98. Cycads (Sago Palms)
99. Household and Garden Plants
100. Lilies
101. Mushrooms
102. Oxalate-containing plants
103. Index
104. Color Plates
