Pain Management in Small Animals

Pain Management in Veterinary Nursing covers the nursing aspects of small animal pain management demonstrating how nursing procedures, techniques and care can be as beneficial to patients as the drugs administered. The book emphasises the vital role that veterinary nurses play in patient welfare - highlighting how advanced knowledge, skill and understanding of pain management is vital in providing exceptional nursing care.Emphasizes the nursing aspects of pain management in small animal practice, including coverage of exotic speciesCovers the entire range of analgesic drugs available, with details on mechanisms of action, contraindications and complicationsProvides guidelines on how to accurately assess pain in the animal and gauge the efficacy of the current treatment regimeAn essential text for every veterinary nurse committed to alleviating pain in their patients