Full Description
This book covers the NVQ Level III Part 2 syllabus making it an essential purchase for second year veterinary nursing students, however, will also be useful for veterinary nurses in practice. Practical tips are a feature of the book and topics covered include: different types of fluid therapy equipment, assessment of fluid balance and administration of fluid therapy.
Covers everything the veterinary nurse or technician needs to know about fluid therapy and how to apply theory to practice.
Serves as a practical manual that explains this difficult subject in an accessible and easy-to-understand approach at an appropriate level.
Improves the reader's skills with "In Practice" tips for effective fluid administration.
Covers the NVQ Level III Part 2 syllabus, making it an essential purchase for second year veterinary nursing students as well as veterinary nurses in practice.
Contents
1. Water and electrolyte balance in the body
2. Assessment of fluid balance
3. Acid base balance
4. Types of fluid available
5. Blood administration
6. When to use each fluid
7. Administration of fluid therapy
8. Equipment available for administration of intravenous fluid therapy
9. Calculations and flow rates
10. Monitoring the patient
11. Other species
