"The current failure rate for students of Veterinary Nursing is high, due in part to the fact that there is a shortage of suitable texts available. One key skill every student must acquire is the ability to differentiate between the various surgical instruments in use. This book will provide a timely guide to each of the instruments in common use. Illustrated throughout, Veterinary Surgical Instruments: an illustrated guide includes line drawings depicting the working heads of the instruments on an enlarged scale, as well as providing a concise description of their usage and design. Additional coverage is provided on related physiology, management, hygiene and feeding, first aid, basic hospital practice, and the theory and practice of nursing."--BOOK JACKET.

General Instruments --Artery Forceps -- Scissors -- Dissecting Forceps -- Tissue Forceps -- Visceral Clamps -- Towel Clamps -- Scalpel Handles and Blades -- Retractors -- Handheld -- Retractors -- Self Retaining -- Needle Holders -- Diathermy Equipment -- Specialist Equipment -- Orthopaedic Equipment -- Implants -- ASIF Instruments -- Ophthalmic Instruments -- Dental Instruments -- Miscellaneous Instruments.