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Book Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Josep Pastor and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve International has collaborated in the editing of this manual that synthesises the complex issues related to the different specialties of internal medicine of small animals. Content is specifically aimed at veterinary professionals to reinforce continued training and presented in a practical, direct way without superfluous background material. Contributing authors are internationally recognised professionals, have been selected for their extensive experience, and many are certified specialists. The result is a very visual manual which contains numerous tables, graphs, and photographs, structured for easy and quick consultation. Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine includes both basic theoretical and practical information about differential diagnosis, diagnostic test results, and treatments of commonly seen pathologies of dogs and cats. Each chapter includes a self-assessment section with test questions and clinical cases. Topics covered in Volume 1 include: haematology, immunology, diagnostic imaging, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular medicine, reproductive system disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and hepatobiliary and exocrine pancreas disorders.

Book Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Improve International Manual of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Veronica Salazar Nussio and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine written by David Bruyette and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 4856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine is a comprehensive, practical reference designed to meet the needs of veterinary practitioners and students alike. Covering all aspects of small animal internal medicine, this innovative guide provides clinically relevant material, plus podcasts and continual updates online. Concise, identically-formatted chapters allow readers to quickly find the most essential information for clinical veterinary practice. Contributions from academic and clinical experts cover general medicine subjects, including patient evaluation and management, critical care medicine, preventative care, and diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Topics relevant to daily clinical practice are examined in detail, ranging from endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and infectious disease to oncology, dermatology, metabolic orthopedic disease, gastroenterology, and hepatology. A companion website features podcasts and updated information. An important addition to the library of any practice, this clinically-oriented text: Presents complete, practical information on small animal internal medicine Provides the background physiology required to understand normal versus abnormal in real-world clinical settings Includes general medicine topics not covered in other internal medicine books Focuses on information that is directly applicable to daily practice Features podcasts and continual updates on a companion website Carefully tailored for the needs of small animal practitioners and veterinary students, Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine is an invaluable, reader-friendly reference on internal medicine of the dog and cat.

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine   E Book

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine E Book written by Richard W. Nelson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 1499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to effectively recognize, diagnose, and treat common internal medical conditions with this invaluable reference. Small Animal Internal Medicine, Fourth Edition, emphasizes practical diagnostic approaches and focuses on the clinically relevant aspects of patient medical management. Extensive color illustrations, boxes, and algorithms, plus new photographs, schematic representations, and updated tables, set this book apart. With its highly functional design and clear, expert voice, this text delivers the most relevant information for the internal medical challenges you’re most likely to face. Utilizes a problem-oriented approach, beginning with a discussion of clinical signs and diagnostic recommendations and techniques and moving on to therapeutic considerations and management Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her respective specialty. Limited number of authors provides consistency. Clear, step-by-step procedural guidelines thoroughly describe each procedure. Cross-referencing throughout the book reduces redundancy and makes information easy to locate. Suggested readings at the end of each chapter alert you to the latest research findings. Comprehensive drug tables provide recommended dosages and indications. Purposefully written to enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills based on clinical findings. Hundreds of summary boxes and tables allow quick access to clinical signs, etiology, differential diagnoses, drugs, and treatment. Full-color format brings you accurate visual depictions of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures. Two new section editors bring a fresh perspective. Discussion of Immune-Mediated Disorders has been significantly expanded and made into its own section. Hundreds of new, full-color photographs and quick reference tables throughout Completely updated drug and treatment guidelines tables

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses written by Linda Merrill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is the first comprehensive resource on internal medicine written for the veterinary technician. Organized by body system, each chapter discusses pertinent diseases, from clinical signs, diagnostic testing, and prevalence to treatment options and nursing considerations. Published in association with the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, this book offers both a thorough grounding in the foundations of internal medicine for students and new veterinary technicians and detailed, advanced information suitable for experienced veterinary technicians. Coverage includes an overview of neurological disorders and discussion of the surgical, emergency, and nursing considerations for each condition. This complete reference, which includes a companion website with quizzes, images, and video clips, is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam.

Book Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine   eBook

Download or read book Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine eBook written by Stephen J. Ettinger and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 2736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your days spent fruitlessly scouring textbooks and websites for credible vet information are over! Now you can get the whole story — the accurate story — all in one place. Introducing The Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Expert Consult, 8th Edition. Still the only comprehensive resource for veterinary internal medical problems, this faculty-and-student-favorite offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and disease treatments for dogs and cats. In addition to new chapters and discussions on the industry’s most topical issues, this "gold standard in vet medicine" comes with hundreds of original videos, algorithms, and learning tools to really bring all the information to life. There’s no better source to help you unlock the secrets of veterinary medicine than Ettinger’s! Fully searchable online text offers quick access to the most trusted information in the field. Complete library of over 500 original clinical videos you can believe in. Instead of fruitless YouTube searches, each video expertly breaks down veterinary procedures and important signs of diseases and disorders that are difficult or impossible to understand from written descriptions alone. In-depth coverage of timely issues includes expert explanations on topics such as the genome, clinical genomics, euthanasia, innocent heart murmurs, hyperbaric medicine, home prepared and raw diets, obesity, botulism, artificial pacing of the heart, and cancer vaccines. Thousands of references accessible from the printed book with the click of a QR code. 256 all-new client information sheets can be downloaded, customized, and printed as client handouts. 214 new and updated clinical algorithms aid in disease identification and decision-making. Exclusive access to Expert Consult Online website offers the complete library of original video clips, heart sounds, the full collection of client information sheets, and hyperlinking of references to their source abstracts in PubMed. NEW! In-depth coverage of the latest information and trends in small animal internal medicine. Completely new section on minimally-invasive interventional procedures includes techniques for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urologic/nephrologic, and neoplastic disorders. 17 new chapters address the major clinicopathologic abnormalities that occur in canine and feline laboratory testing. Completely new section on management of mutually-antagonistic comorbidities spotlights concurrent cardiac and renal disease, concurrent infection in patients requiring immunosuppression, and concurrent diabetes mellitus and corticosteroid-dependent disease. Expert explanations on topics such as evidence-based medicine, distinguishing behavioral disorders from medical neurologic disorders, blood transfusion techniques, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), chronic kidney disease, respiratory and inhalant therapy, and many more.

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Richard William Nelson and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of images and a practical clinical emphasis, Small Animal Internal Medicine, 5th Edition helps you recognize, diagnose, and treat common internal disorders and conditions. Clear, step-by-step guidelines thoroughly describe commonly performed procedures. Hundreds of summary tables make it easy to look up clinical signs, potential causes, drug information, and treatment modalities. This edition is updated with the latest research findings for accurate diagnosis and management of small animal pathologies. Written by veterinary clinicians Richard Nelson and C. Guillermo Couto, and joined by a team of expert contributors, this text is a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide to solving internal medical challenges. A problem-oriented approach begins with a discussion of clinical signs, diagnostic recommendations, and techniques, and then moves on to therapeutic considerations and management. Step-by-step procedures provide an easy-to-follow description of each procedure. Over 850 full-color photographs and illustrations accurately depict specific disorders, diseases, and procedures. Color-coded summary tables and boxes make it quick and easy to look up clinical signs, etiology, differential diagnoses, treatment, and recommended drug dosages and indications. Knowledgeable contributors are recognized experts in their respective internal medicine specialties, and known for their clinical as well as academic and research expertise. Practical algorithms promote decision-making skills based on clinical findings. Extensive cross-referencing makes it easy to locate related information. Suggested readings at the end of each chapter facilitate access to the latest research findings. NEW! Updated content on hundreds of internal medicine topics helps you make the best diagnostic and treatment determinations. New coverage includes management of heart failure, chronic mitral valve disease, and heartworm disease; diagnosis of hepatobiliary disease in cats and treatment of pancreatitis in dogs; treatment and monitoring of diabetic dogs and cats; dietary recommendations for obesity in dogs and cats; diagnosis and management of seizure disorders; and new diagnostic methods in patients with hematologic disorders. NEW authors have completely revised the Urinary Tract Disorders and Reproductive System Disorders sections, providing all-new content that clarifies the latest research and clinical findings in these areas. UPDATED! Drug and treatment tables ensure that you have the most current treatment information.

Book Improve International Manual of Small Animal Surgery

Download or read book Improve International Manual of Small Animal Surgery written by Hannes Bergmann and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve International Manual of Small Animal Surgery, Volumes 1 and 2 provide the busy veterinary practitioner with concise and practical advice on all major aspects of small animal surgery. With a focus on diagnostics, decision-making, and surgical techniques, each volume provides a step-by-step breakdown of surgical methodology. Pedagogic features include case studies, bullet point summaries, chapter summaries, and best practice examples. Additionally, contributors with experience gained over numerous years in practice provide expert guidance and advice. With chapters authored by authorities in their field, most of them diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, the content has been specifically designed to apply to veterinary practice in all global territories and is ESVPS endorsed. Topics covered in Volume 1: Soft Tissue include: wound management and reconstructive surgery; gastrointestinal, reproduction and urinary tract surgery; oral, abdominal, and thoracic surgery, and surgery for oncological diseases. Topics covered in Volume 2: Orthopaedic Surgery include: diseases of the forelimb and hind limb, fracture repair, and neurosurgery.

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses written by Linda Merrill and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 2e is the new edition of the first comprehensive resource on internal medicine written for the veterinary technician. This textbook fills a large information gap by providing a small animal internal medicine resource and reference for the veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist. Organized by body system, each chapter discusses pertinent diseases, from clinical signs, diagnostic testing, pharmacology, prevalence to treatment options and nursing considerations, and clinical procedures. This book offers both a thorough grounding in the foundations of internal medicine for early career veterinary students, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, veterinary technician practitioners, those studying for specialty certification, and detailed, advanced information suitable for experienced veterinary technicians and nurses. Volume highlights include: - Aim of the text is to fill a large information gap by providing a small animal internal medicine resource and reference for the veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist - Logically organized by diseases relating to body system, with both basic and advanced information in each chapter - Presents new topics coverage in this new edition as veterinary internal medicine and disease research is continually evolving and advancing - Bolsters content with addition of a chapter on the pancreas and associated disease processes and overview chapters, similar to neurology, for cardiology and oncology - Scope of this book is to provide material above and beyond what the technician learns in school and to provide material above and beyond what the technician is exposed to in practice - A handy textbook during the working day, both for in-depth study of unfamiliar diagnoses or as a general reference for more common disorders of a body system - Serves as a primary resource and reference study guide for all things related to small animal internal medicine for the veterinary technician or technician specialist - This textbook will continue to be the recommended book and resource for the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) - This text is pitched primarily at the veterinary technician practitioner level, including some programs of veterinary technology where the text is a useful student resource, e.g. San Juan''s Veterinary technology program, Kara Burn''s Nutrition management courses - Only valuable text with this objective and scope on the market for veterinary nurses and technicians The veterinary market continues to go digital and additional online resources like more images illustrating clinical signs and procedures is included in the second edition, along with images, videos, checklist for procedures - lab, imaging, biopsy, etc., pull lists for procedures, critical thinking lists, client education, video clips, and additional images. New for the second edition is expanded glossary for each section. Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, nurses, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam. This text is a group effort provided by VTS in small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, anesthesia and emergency and critical care veterinary technician specialists who are subject matter experts in their fields. The VTS is teamed with veterinarians and diplomates of ACVIM.

Book Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine

Download or read book Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine written by Katherine Polak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine ist ein praxisorientiertes Referenzwerk für alle, die ohne viel Ressourcen tierärztliche Behandlungen außerhalb von Tierkliniken oder eines klinischen Umfelds durchführen. - Das einzige umfassende Best-Practice-Fachbuch für Veterinärmediziner mit eingeschränktem Zugang zu notwendigen Ressourcen. - Zeigt praxisorientierte, kostengünstige Protokolle, wenn unter Umständen die ideale Lösung nicht verfügbar ist. - Präsentiert Informationen zu wichtigen Themen, u. a. Kastration/Sterilisation, Notfallunterbringung, Hygiene, chirurgische Asepsis, präventive Pflegemaßnahmen, Zoonosen, Euthanasie. - Eignet sich zum schnellen Nachschlagen häufiger chirurgischer Eingriffe, zu Themen wie Interpretation zytologischer Befunde, Anästhesie- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Dosierung von Medikamenten. Das einzige umfassende Nachschlagewerk für die Behandlung von Kleintieren bei eingeschränkten Ressourcen. Beinhaltet praktische Protokolle zu medizinischen Eingriffen und deckt Themen wie Tierfang und -transport, chirurgische Eingriffe, temporäre Haltung, Diagnoseverfahren, Medizin- und Behandlungsprotokolle, Euthanasieverfahren und Triage ab.

Book Practical Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Practical Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Michael S. Leib and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a concise and useful overview covering the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of commonly seen disorders in small animal medicine. The text contains a problems index to assist the reader in locating information on multiple system disorders, and carries a strong clinical approach. Chapters are organized according to organ system, and a section is included on infectious diseases. Discussions of Problem Identification. Clinical manifestations of commonly encountered are discussed in detail. A unique Problem Index in the front of the book indexes all of the problem identification sections for each organ system-along with differential diagnoses and page numbers for easy retrieval of essential information. Practical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology sections provide the depth of information readers need to thoroughly understand the diseases and their treatments. An uncommon disease section in each chapter features concise coverage of less frequently encountered problems. Includes references to broader discussions of each problem in the literature. Chapters are fully referenced--providing readers with the direction they need to pursue more detailed information in the literature.

Book Manual of Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Manual of Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Richard William Nelson and published by Elsevier España. This book was released on 1999 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For small animal disease information at your fingertips, turn to MANUAL OF SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE. This stand-alone quick reference covers major assessment, diagnostic, and treatment protocols for common diseases of dogs and cats. Like the parent text, SMALL ANIMAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, the manual logically presents common disorders by body system and has a distinctive approach that enables students and practitioners to make diagnoses based on clinical signs. Page cross-references to the parent text are provided for more detailed discussions, particularly of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. It's a valuable tool no student or practitioner should be without. * Focuses on key information related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common medical conditions in dogs and cats. * Includes over 200 tables with key information such as etiology, clinical signs, differential diagnosis, and treatment regimens. * Provides end-of-section drug appendices to highlight common drugs used to treat diseases. * Identifies helpful reading material in the bibliography at the end of book. * Gives page cross-references to parent text to direct the reader to more detailed information on conditions and disorders. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-461-1

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Richard W. Nelson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 1607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of images, step-by-step procedures, and a practical clinical emphasis, Small Animal Internal Medicine, 6th Edition offers the foundation and tools you need to properly recognize, diagnose, and treat small animals with common internal conditions. Each section of the text takes a problem-oriented approach that begins with a discussion of clinical signs, diagnostic recommendations, and techniques; and then moves to therapeutic considerations and management. This edition also includes two all-new chapters (neonatology and the effects of specific heart diseases respectively) as well as extensive updates throughout covering new advancements, techniques, and evolving best practices in the field of small animal internal medicine. And with access to the new online Expert Consult, you will have the 360-degree support you need to solve virtually any internal medical challenge. Problem-oriented approach utilized in each section begins with a discussion of clinical signs, diagnostic recommendations, and techniques; and then moves to therapeutic considerations and management. Step-by-step procedures provide an easy-to-follow description of proper technique. Current drug and treatment tables ensure you are referencing the most up-to-date recommended dosages and indications. More than 900 full-color photographs and illustrations provide vivid depictions of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures. Color-coded summary tables and boxes make it quick and easy to look up clinical signs, etiology, differential diagnoses, treatment, and recommended drug dosages and indications. Expert authors and contributors are well-known for their clinical, academic, and research expertise. Practical algorithms promote decision-making skills based on clinical findings. Extensive cross-referencing makes it easy to locate related information. Suggested readings at the end of each chapter direct you on where to go for the latest research findings. NEW! Expert Consult site includes over 30 video clips covering physical examinations as well as diagnostic and therapeutic techniques like the neurologic exam. NEW! Two new chapters detail two key emerging areas within small animal medicine: neonatology and the effects of specific heart diseases. NEW! Extensive updates throughout the text keep you informed of changes and evolutions in the field, specifically in the areas of: ultrasound; probiotics; obesity; feline radiation therapy; feline diabetes; feline hyperthyroidism; canine influenza; canine Cushing's disease; orphan puppy and kitten considerations; seizure treatments; spinal cord disorders; hematology and oncology; plus new diseases, diagnostics, and therapeutics that affect small animal medicine overall.

Book Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine   eBook

Download or read book Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine eBook written by Stephen J. Ettinger and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 3206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its 7th edition, this popular, must-have text remains the only encyclopedic resource for veterinary internal medical problems. The internationally acclaimed "gold standard" offers unparalleled coverage of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting dogs and cats, as well as the latest information on the genome, clinical genomics, euthanasia, innocent heart murmurs, hyperbaric medicine, home prepared and raw diets, obesity, botulism, artificial pacing of the heart, cancer vaccines, and more. The 7th edition combines the convenience of a two-volume printed textbook with the enhanced functionality of an Expert Consult website that enables you to electronically search your entire book and study more efficiently. With instant access to the most reliable information available, you’ll always be at the forefront of veterinary care! Fully searchable online text provides fast, easy access to the most reliable information in the field. More than 150 clinical algorithms throughout the text aid in disease-identification and decision-making. Expanded online chapter content enhances your understanding through additional text, illustrations, tables, and boxes. Hyperlinked client information sheets streamline reference of specific conditions and enhance communication with clients. Extensive online reference list directs you to full-text PubMed abstracts for additional research. Thoroughly updated and expanded content, including 90 new chapters, addresses the latest developments across the full spectrum of small animal care. Companion Expert Consult website enhances your learning experience with the ability to search the entire electronic text instantly, make notes, and highlight content for easy review. Expert Consult also gives you instant access to: More than 150 procedural videos that guide you step-by-step through essential procedures. An interactive drug formulary that makes it easier to find and cross-reference key drug information. Audio files that help you identify heart abnormalities by their sound.

Book Small Animal Internal Medicine

Download or read book Small Animal Internal Medicine written by Darcy H. Shaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Review in concise, outline format for veterinary students preparing for National Boards. Includes exam-style review questions.

Book Clinical Manual of Small Animal Endosurgery

Download or read book Clinical Manual of Small Animal Endosurgery written by Alasdair Hotston Moore and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and comprehensive guide to rigid endoscopy and endosurgery in small animal practice. Fully illustrated throughout, it covers the clinical treatment of small animals from pre-operative through to post-operative care. With reference to specific procedures, this manual includes guidance on the selection of equipment, surgical techniques, anaesthesia and possible complications. A specialist chapter advising on the treatment of birds, reptiles and small mammals is also included. Clinical Manual of Small Animal Endosurgery will enable veterinarians to develop and improve their endoscopic techniques in clinical practice, as well as providing guidance on referral options for more complex cases. KEY FEATURES • Provides comprehensive information on how to perform rigid endoscopic investigations and procedures. • The focus is on dogs and cats with a specialist chapter covering the treatment of exotic small animals • Contains many full colour clinical photographs • Written and edited by experts in the field

Book Small Animal Toxicology   E Book

Download or read book Small Animal Toxicology E Book written by Michael E. Peterson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnose and determine treatment for toxic exposures in small animals with this quick reference! Small Animal Toxicology, 3rd Edition covers hundreds of potentially toxic substances, 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 NEW 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. Guidelines to 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. 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 toxicologic 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. More than 50 international contributors provide up-to-date, authoritative advice on treating poisonings and intoxications. 8 NEW chapters cover topics including legal considerations in toxicology cases, responding to mass exposures, and poisonings in birds, small mammals, and geriatric patients. NEW color insert shows 85 of the most commonly encountered toxic substances for at-a-glance identification. UPDATED Signs and Symptoms index makes it easier to find information on a toxic agent by presenting signs rather than requiring the formulation of a diagnosis. UPDATED information on agents most likely to cause a toxic reaction includes natural flea products and an expanded section on human medications. NEW quick-access format with bold headings and convenient tables and boxes allows quick retrieval of information in emergency situations.