List of Contributors xi Foreword xiii Preface xv About the Companion Website xvii 1 Operational Requirements in Equine Practice 1 Rosina Lillywhite Glossary 1 1.1 Aims of Health and Safety 1 1.2 Health and Safety Legislation 2 1.3 Risk Assessments 17 1.4 Fire Safety 18 1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23 1.6 Accident Reporting 24 1.7 Maintaining Equipment in Practice 25 1.8 Emergency First Aid 29 1.9 Working Time Requirements and Pay 30 References 31 2 Professional Relationships and Communication 33 Marie Rippingale, Sophie Pearson, and Rosina Lillywhite Introduction 33 2.1 The Dynamics of Communication 33 2.2 Communicating with Clients 42 2.3 Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients 45 2.4 Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team 48 2.5 Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk 50 2.6 Customer Service 54 References 56 Further Reading 57 3 Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 59 Judith Parry 3.1 The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice 59 3.2 Professional Status and Accountability 61 3.3 Ethical Principles 65 3.4 Consent 69 3.5 Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues and Animals 74 3.6 The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse in Practice 76 References 76 Useful Websites 77 4 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 79 Lucy Middlecote and Sophie Pearson 4.1 Veterinary Terminology 79 4.2 Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities 79 4.3 Cell Biology 86 4.4 Basic Tissue Types 90 4.5 Structure and Function of the Integument 92 4.6 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 94 4.7 Structure and Function of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 109 4.8 Structure and Function of the Endocrine System 117 4.9 Structure and Function of the Circulatory System 120 4.10 Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System 126 4.11 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 128 4.12 Structure and Function of the Digestive System 131 4.13 Structure and Function of the Urinary System 138 4.14 Structure and Function of the Reproductive System 141 References 145 5 Applied Equine Welfare, Health and Husbandry 147 Nicola Smith, Louise Pailor, Lynn Irving, Kassie Hill, George Hunt, Cassie Woods, Bonny Millar, and Marie Rippingale Introduction 147 5.1 The Principles of Equine Welfare 147 5.2 Essential Factors for Maintaining Equine Health 150 5.3 Nutritional Requirements of Equine Patients 169 5.4 Methods of Equine Identification 186 5.5 Behaviour and Handling and Restraint Techniques 192 5.6 Transportation of Equine Patients 197 References 201 Further Reading 204 6 Infection Control 205 Jane Devaney 6.1 Disease Transmission 205 6.2 Microorganisms 209 6.3 Antimicrobial Resistance 215 6.4 Infection Control Measures in Equine Practice 218 6.5 Antiseptics and Disinfectants 218 6.6 Effective Clinical Cleaning 218 6.7 Isolation and Barrier Nursing 223 6.8 Clinical Audits 225 Acknowledgement 225 References 225 Further Reading 226 7 Diagnostic Imaging 227 Rosina Lillywhite and Cassie Woods Glossary 227 7.1 Key Features of Legislation and Radiation Safety 228 7.2 Principals and Production of Radiation 231 7.3 Scintigraphy 273 7.4 Other Imaging Modalities 275 References 291 Further Reading 292 8 Laboratory 293 Victoria Milne, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite Introduction 293 8.1 Safe Use of Laboratory Equipment 293 8.2 Sample Collection and Testing 300 8.3 Commercial Test Kits 325 8.4 Causes of Sample Deterioration or Loss 326 8.5 Packaging of Samples 326 8.6 Laboratory Sample Paperwork 328 8.7 Laboratory Results 328 References 328 Further Reading 329 9 Pharmacology and Dispensary Management 331 Phillippa Pritchard, Rosina Lillywhite, and Marie Rippingale Pharmacy Terminology and Abbreviations 331 9.1 Legal Requirements for Storing and Supplying Veterinary Medicines 331 9.2 The Role of the Suitably Qualified Person – SQP 340 9.3 Pharmacology 345 9.4 Common Classifications of Medications 350 9.5 Routes of Administration for Medications 377 9.6 Adverse Reactions 380 References 381 Further Reading 384 10 Anaesthesia and Analgesia 385 Alison Bennell, Kate Loomes, and Marie Rippingale Glossary 385 10.1 The Principles of Anaesthesia 385 10.2 Anaesthetic Drugs 393 10.3 Anaesthetic Equipment 399 10.4 Anaesthetic Risks and Induction 415 10.5 Monitoring Techniques for Anaesthetised Equine Patients 424 10.6 Anaesthetic Emergencies 444 References 449 Further Reading 456 11 Theatre Practice 457 Rosie Heath, Nicola Rose, and Rosina Lillywhite Glossary 457 11.1 The Principles of Operating Theatre Design and Use 457 11.2 Maintenance and Cleaning of the Theatre Suite 461 11.3 Roles in the Operating Theatre 464 11.4 Instruments 473 11.5 Suture Materials 487 11.6 Instrument Care and Sterilisation 495 References 501 12 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care 505 Natalie Karla Fisk, Lisa Harrison, Rosina Lillywhite, Marie Rippingale, and Nicola Rose Glossary 505 12.1 Admitting the Surgical Patient 505 12.2 Preparing the Surgical Patient 507 12.3 Wounds 517 12.4 Fracture Repair 522 12.5 Equine Dental Surgery 543 12.6 Sinus Surgery 545 12.7 Requirements for Handover from the Operating Theatre 546 12.8 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care for Specific Procedures 547 12.9 Oncological Treatments 557 References 559 Further Reading 561 13 Medical Nursing and Patient Care 563 Victoria Gregory and Lyndsey Bett Glossary 563 Introduction 563 13.1 Commonly Encountered Medical Disorders 563 13.2 Pathophysiological States and Common Pathologies Affecting Patients 593 13.3 Abnormal Diagnostic Test Results 595 13.4 Care Plans and Care Bundles 599 13.5 Chronic Wound Care 611 13.6 Effective Home and Follow-up Care for Horses with Long-term Illness 619 References 623 Further Reading 624 14 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 625 Bonny Millar, Phillippa Pritchard, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite 14.1 First Aid 625 14.2 Work-up of the Emergent Patient 631 14.3 Accommodation for Critically Ill Patients 634 14.4 Nursing Requirements of the Critically Ill Horse 638 14.5 Critical Care Techniques for Respiratory Disorders 640 14.6 Management of the Patient with Critical Thoracic Trauma 642 14.7 Intensive Nursing Requirements for Horses 642 14.8 Fluid Therapy 648 14.9 Blood Products 654 14.10 Pain Assessment in Equine Patients 657 References 661 Further Reading 663 Useful Links 664 15 Equine Reproduction, Parturition and Neonatal Nursing Care 665 Sarah Baillie 15.1 Equine Reproduction and Breeding 665 15.2 Normal Foal Physiology and Development 672 15.3 Foal Nutrition and Feeding 679 15.4 Routine Veterinary Care of Normal Foals 683 15.5 Nursing Requirements of Sick Foals 686 15.6 Nursing Support of Foals Undergoing Investigations and Supportive Therapies 691 15.7 Monitoring Techniques for Sick Foals 695 References 696 Further Reading 697 16 Donkeys 699 Dominique Doyle, Chloe Skewes, and Marie Rippingale Introduction 699 16.1 Behaviour 699 16.2 Handling and Restraint 700 16.3 Nutrition 702 16.4 Differences in Anatomy and Physiology 703 16.5 Common Donkey Disorders 707 16.6 Pain Recognition in Donkeys 717 16.7 The Role of the RVN in Facilitating Owner Concordance 718 16.8 Conclusion 720 Acknowledgement 720 References 720 Further Reading 721 Useful Links 721 17 Practical Equine Veterinary Nursing 723 Marie Rippingale, Kate Lambert, Cassie Woods, Tamsyn Amos, and Bonny Millar 17.1 Clinical Examination 723 17.2 Administration of Medication 730 17.3 Intravenous Catheter Placement 738 17.4 Bandaging Techniques 744 17.5 Nasogastric Intubation 752 17.6 Urinary Catheterisation 756 17.7 Physical Therapy Techniques 759 17.8 Euthanasia 771 References 774 Further Reading 776 18 Exam Technique and Revision Aids 777 Susan L. Holt 18.1 Preparing to Study 777 18.2 Revision 779 18.3 Written Exam Technique 781 18.4 Practical and Oral Assessments 781 18.5 Summary 783 Example Questions 784 References 786 Further Reading 787 Links 787 19 Career Progression 789 Sarah Baillie Introduction 789 19.1 Progression Within Clinical Practice 789 19.2 Management Roles in Practice 792 19.3 Roles in Education 795 19.4 Opportunities to Undertake Further Education 796 19.5 Roles in Research 797 19.6 Charitable Volunteering of Time and Skills 797 19.7 Career Sustainability 797 References 798 Further Reading 798 Index 799

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