Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses has been written specifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons.   Easy to read and understand, it provides detailed coverage of the physiological, pharmacological and physical aspects of anaesthesia. * Provides detailed coverage of veterinary anaesthesia * Reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use * Covers a wide range of species, including chapters on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals * Now illustrated with colour photographs. Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgement. 1 The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia (Joan Freeman). 2 Physiology Relevant to Anaesthesia (Mary Fraser). 3 Preoperative Assessment and Preparation of the Patient (Joan Duncan). 4 Anaesthetic Machines and Ventilators (Craig Johnson). 5 Breathing Systems and Airway Management (Craig Johnson). 6 Anaesthetic Drugs (Derek Flaherty). 7 Analgesia (Derek Flaherty). 8 Intravenous Access and Fluid Therapy (Liz Welsh). 9 Monitoring the Anaesthetised Patient (Louise Clark). 10 Nursing the Patient in Recovery (Nichole Hill). 11 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation and Other Emergencies (Kirstin Beard). 12 Rabbits, Ferrets and Rodent Anaesthesia (Simon Girling). 13 Avian Anaesthesia (Simon Girling). 14 Reptile Anaesthesia (Simon Girling). 15 Large Animal Anaesthesia (Fiona Strachan). Index.