Practical Transfusion Medicine for the Small Animal Practitioner, Second Edition provides clinically oriented guidance on all aspects of blood banking, compatibility testing, and patient blood management for dogs and cats. Presents procedures for blood collection, processing, and storage in the veterinary setting Describes blood components and their key uses Provides an overview of blood collection techniques and systems, emphasizing popular configurations for veterinary blood products Offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for veterinary professionals to ensure the overall quality of the service Includes access to a companion website with full-color images from the book available in PowerPoint

This title is a fundamental guide to routinely performed laboratory procedure in a transfusion service for dogs and cats. The goal of this title is to provide easily accessible, clinical information regarding the collection, storage, and use of blood and blood products in the small animal patient. It includes step-by-step procedures for the separation of whole blood into blood components along with a “how to” for establishing a community based Blood Bank for dogs and cats. This essential guide provides a clear presentation of the immunologic and genetic principles of direct interest to the practitioners and laboratorian who handle blood and blood products for the treatment of selected cancers and bleeding disorders in small animals. A practical section is included in the book that discusses the guidelines for Biosafety and Quality Assurance for a transfusion service. The presentation follows the concise and highly visual format of our Made Easy Series and is an excellent resource for in-service training of office personnel at any level. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.

Rapid Reference series bundle Now available in a discounted bundle: buy all three and save 20%! This set includes: Life-Threatening Cardiac Emergencies for the Small Animal Practitioner by Maureen McMichael and Ryan Fries Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner, 2nd Edition by June A. Boon Practical Transfusion Medicine for the Small Animal Practitioner, 2nd Edition by Carolyn A. Sink Books in the Rapid Reference series are ideal quick references, using a concise, practical approach to provide small animal practitioners with fast access to essential information. Designed to be used at a patient’s side, these books make it easy to quickly diagnose and treat patients. With a spiral binding to lie flat, Rapid Reference books are an indispensable tool for the exam room.

Using a practical approach, the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking provides veterinary practitioners with evidence-based guidelines to refer to at the clinical practice level. Provides evidence-based information on transfusion medicine and blood banking practices Presents sections on recipient screening, donor selection, blood collection and storage, and how to meet blood product demands Includes useful protocols for transfusions and blood banking relevant to clinical practice Incorporates the balanced perspectives of veterinarians and veterinary technicians Contains information pertaining to large, small, and exotic animals

A Practical Approach to Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner provides veterinary practitioners and students with a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating neurological cases in small animal practice. Covering the most important considerations for the general practitioner, the book includes chapters on clinical history taking, a ‘stress-free’ approach to the neurological examination, the most common neurological presentations in general practice, neurological emergencies, and more. It is easy to read, packed with practical hints and tips, and the information is presented using tables and bulleted lists, with accompanying images and videos to illustrate the concepts. A Practical Approach to Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner is ideal for newly qualified vets, veterinary students, and experienced vets seeking a refresher.

The first edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Haematology and Transfusion Medicine was a leader in its field, and this new edition has been eagerly awaited. The basic principles of haematology, which form the core of the Manual, have been updated to include new diagnostic procedures and new treatment strategies. New authors provide a fresh perspective on some topics and there are new chapters on anaemia of inflammation and neoplasia, non-regenerative anaemia, and vascular thrombosis. The author panel is comprised of internationally recognized specialists from Europe, North America, the Middle-East and Australia. These have worked together with the Editors to produce an essential book for the veterinary practice.

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