This text is a guide to the principles of anesthesia administration in large and small animals. It provides information on preanesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals' vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. It includes discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents, the physiology of respiration, heart rate and blood pressure, emergency response, anesthetic equipment, and specialized techniques. The 4th edition of this text includes new organization and completely updated techniques, drugs, and equipment ; 49 new procedures boxes, 20 anesthetic protocol boxes, and 5 case studies. Two new large animal chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine and ruminant patients. It contains illustrated, step-by-step procedures and the full-color format, and all new figures and 4-color art. Other features are provided such as new material in every chapter incorporates the expanding role of veterinary technician anesthetists, especially in referral practices, teaching institutions, and research. Chapter outlines and Technician Tips emphasize key information and highlight key terms in the glossary. Student resources on the Evolve website include a video animation that demonstrates the use and maintenance of different anesthesia machines. Other key features include: Comprehensive scope of coverage includes both large and small animals ; A reading level and depth of information appropriate for the technical level ; Easy-to-read, user-friendly format ; Objectives, key points, and review questions help reinforce learning ; Focus on health and safety issues satisfies OSHA requirements ; Step-by-step procedures boxes clarify the technician's role in anesthesia delivery.

Revised edition of: Veterinary anesthesia and analgesia / Diane McKelvey, K. Wayne Hollingshead. 3rd ed. c2003.

Introduction to anesthesia -- Patient preparation -- Anesthetic agents and adjuncts -- Anesthetic equipment -- Anesthetic monitoring -- Special techniques -- Analgesia -- Canine and feline anesthesia -- Equine anesthesia -- Ruminant and swine anesthesia -- Rodent and rabbit anesthesia / Paul Flecknell -- Anesthetic problems and emergencies / K. Wayne Hollingshead -- Workplace safety / Diane McKelvey -- American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists monitoring guidelines update, 2009 -- Nitrous oxide -- Use of nonprecision vaporizers -- Procedure for operation of a closed rebreathing system -- Equipment and drugs for use in an emergency crash kit.