Table of Contents

• List of Contributors xi
• Foreword xiii
• Preface xv
• About the Companion Website xvii
• 1 Operational Requirements in Equine Practice 1
  Rosina Lillywhite
• Glossary 1
• 1.1 Aims of Health and Safety 1
• 1.2 Health and Safety Legislation 2
• 1.3 Risk Assessments 17
• 1.4 Fire Safety 18
• 1.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23
• 1.6 Accident Reporting 24
• 1.7 Maintaining Equipment in Practice 25
• 1.8 Emergency First Aid 29
• 1.9 Working Time Requirements and Pay 30
• References 31
• 2 Professional Relationships and Communication 33
  Marie Rippingale, Sophie Pearson, and Rosina Lillywhite
• Introduction 33
• 2.1 The Dynamics of Communication 33
• 2.2 Communicating with Clients 42
• 2.3 Factors Affecting Working Relationships with Clients 45
• 2.4 Relationships and Communication Within the Veterinary Team 48
• 2.5 Operation of a Veterinary Reception Desk 50
• 2.6 Customer Service 54
• References 56
• Further Reading 57
• 3 Professional Veterinary Nursing Responsibilities 59
  Judith Parry
• 3.1 The Legal Framework for Veterinary Nursing Practice 59
• 3.2 Professional Status and Accountability 61
• 3.3 Ethical Principles 65
• 3.4 Consent 69
• 3.5 Legal and Ethical Duties to Self, Clients, Colleagues and Animals 74
• 3.6 The Professional Role of an Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse in Practice 76
• References 76
• Useful Websites 77
• 4 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 79
  Lucy Middlecote and Sophie Pearson
• 4.1 Veterinary Terminology 79
• 4.2 Anatomical Boundaries and Body Cavities 79
• 4.3 Cell Biology 86
• 4.4 Basic Tissue Types 90
• 4.5 Structure and Function of the Integument 92
• 4.6 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System 94
• 4.7 Structure and Function of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 109
• 4.8 Structure and Function of the Endocrine System 117
• 4.9 Structure and Function of the Circulatory System 120
• 4.10 Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System 126
• 4.11 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 128
• 4.12 Structure and Function of the Digestive System 131
• 4.13 Structure and Function of the Urinary System 138
• 4.14 Structure and Function of the Reproductive System 141
• References 145
• 5 Applied Equine Welfare, Health and Husbandry 147
  Nicola Smith, Louise Pailor, Lynn Irving, Kassie Hill, George Hunt, Cassie Woods, Bonny Millar, and Marie Rippingale
• Introduction 147
• 5.1 The Principles of Equine Welfare 147
• 5.2 Essential Factors for Maintaining Equine Health 150
• 5.3 Nutritional Requirements of Equine Patients 169
• 5.4 Methods of Equine Identification 186
• 5.5 Behaviour and Handling and Restraint Techniques 192
• 5.6 Transportation of Equine Patients 197
• References 201
• Further Reading 204
• 6 Infection Control 205
  Jane Devaney
• 6.1 Disease Transmission 205
• 6.2 Microorganisms 209
• 6.3 Antimicrobial Resistance 215
• 6.4 Infection Control Measures in Equine Practice 218
• 6.5 Antiseptics and Disinfectants 218
• 6.6 Effective Clinical Cleaning 218
• 6.7 Isolation and Barrier Nursing 223
• 6.8 Clinical Audits 225
• Acknowledgement 225
• References 225
• Further Reading 226
• 7 Diagnostic Imaging 227
  Rosina Lillywhite and Cassie Woods
• Glossary 227
• 7.1 Key Features of Legislation and Radiation Safety 228
• 7.2 Principals and Production of Radiation 231
• 7.3 Scintigraphy 273
• 7.4 Other Imaging Modalities 275
• References 291
• Further Reading 292
• 8 Laboratory 293
  Victoria Milne, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite
• Introduction 293
• 8.1 Safe Use of Laboratory Equipment 293
• 8.2 Sample Collection and Testing 300
• 8.3 Commercial Test Kits 325
• 8.4 Causes of Sample Deterioration or Loss 326
• 8.5 Packaging of Samples 326
• 8.6 Laboratory Sample Paperwork 328
• 8.7 Laboratory Results 328
• References 328
• Further Reading 329
• 9 Pharmacology and Dispensary Management 331
  Phillippa Pritchard, Rosina Lillywhite, and Marie Rippingale
• Pharmacy Terminology and Abbreviations 331
• 9.1 Legal Requirements for Storing and Supplying Veterinary Medicines 331
• 9.2 The Role of the Suitably Qualified Person – SQP 340
• 9.3 Pharmacology 345
• 9.4 Common Classifications of Medications 350
• 9.5 Routes of Administration for Medications 377
• 9.6 Adverse Reactions 380
• References 381
• Further Reading 384
• 10 Anaesthesia and Analgesia 385
  Alison Bennell, Kate Loomes, and Marie Rippingale
• Glossary 385
• 10.1 The Principles of Anaesthesia 385
• 10.2 Anaesthetic Drugs 393
• 10.3 Anaesthetic Equipment 399
• 10.4 Anaesthetic Risks and Induction 415
• 10.5 Monitoring Techniques for Anaesthetised Equine Patients 424
• 10.6 Anaesthetic Emergencies 444
• References 449
• Further Reading 456
• 11 Theatre Practice 457
  Rosie Heath, Nicola Rose, and Rosina Lillywhite
• Glossary 457
• 11.1 The Principles of Operating Theatre Design and Use 457
• 11.2 Maintenance and Cleaning of the Theatre Suite 461
• 11.3 Roles in the Operating Theatre 464
• 11.4 Instruments 473
• 11.5 Suture Materials 487
• 11.6 Instrument Care and Sterilisation 495
• References 501
• 12 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care 505
  Natalie Karla Fisk, Lisa Harrison, Rosina Lillywhite, Marie Rippingale, and Nicola Rose
• Glossary 505
• 12.1 Admitting the Surgical Patient 505
• 12.2 Preparing the Surgical Patient 507
• 12.3 Wounds 517
• 12.4 Fracture Repair 522
• 12.5 Equine Dental Surgery 543
• 12.6 Sinus Surgery 545
• 12.7 Requirements for Handover from the Operating Theatre 546
• 12.8 Surgical Nursing and Patient Care for Specific Procedures 547
• 12.9 Oncological Treatments 557
• References 559
• Further Reading 561
• 13 Medical Nursing and Patient Care 563
  Victoria Gregory and Lyndsey Bett
• Glossary 563
• Introduction 563
• 13.1 Commonly Encountered Medical Disorders 563
• 13.2 Pathophysiological States and Common Pathologies Affecting Patients 593
• 13.3 Abnormal Diagnostic Test Results 595
• 13.4 Care Plans and Care Bundles 599
• 13.5 Chronic Wound Care 611
• 13.6 Effective Home and Follow-up Care for Horses with Long-term Illness 619
• References 623
• Further Reading 624
• 14 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 625
  Bonny Millar, Phillippa Pritchard, Marie Rippingale, and Rosina Lillywhite
• 14.1 First Aid 625
• 14.2 Work-up of the Emergent Patient 631
• 14.3 Accommodation for Critically Ill Patients 634
• 14.4 Nursing Requirements of the Critically Ill Horse 638
• 14.5 Critical Care Techniques for Respiratory Disorders 640
• 14.6 Management of the Patient with Critical Thoracic Trauma 642
• 14.7 Intensive Nursing Requirements for Horses 642
• 14.8 Fluid Therapy 648
• 14.9 Blood Products 654
• 14.10 Pain Assessment in Equine Patients 657
• References 661
• Further Reading 663
• Useful Links 664
• 15 Equine Reproduction, Parturition and Neonatal Nursing Care 665
  Sarah Baillie
• 15.1 Equine Reproduction and Breeding 665
• 15.2 Normal Foal Physiology and Development 672
• 15.3 Foal Nutrition and Feeding 679
• 15.4 Routine Veterinary Care of Normal Foals 683
• 15.5 Nursing Requirements of Sick Foals 686
• 15.6 Nursing Support of Foals Undergoing Investigations and Supportive Therapies 691
• 15.7 Monitoring Techniques for Sick Foals 695
• References 696
• Further Reading 697
• 16 Donkeys 699
  Dominique Doyle, Chloe Skewes, and Marie Rippingale
• Introduction 699
• 16.1 Behaviour 699
• 16.2 Handling and Restraint 700
• 16.3 Nutrition 702
• 16.4 Differences in Anatomy and Physiology 703
• 16.5 Common Donkey Disorders 707
• 16.6 Pain Recognition in Donkeys 717
• 16.7 The Role of the RVN in Facilitating Owner Concordance 718
• 16.8 Conclusion 720
• Acknowledgement 720
• References 720
• Further Reading 721
• Useful Links 721
• 17 Practical Equine Veterinary Nursing 723
  Marie Rippingale, Kate Lambert, Cassie Woods, Tamsyn Amos, and Bonny Millar
• 17.1 Clinical Examination 723
• 17.2 Administration of Medication 730
• 17.3 Intravenous Catheter Placement 738
• 17.4 Bandaging Techniques 744
• 17.5 Nasogastric Intubation 752
• 17.6 Urinary Catheterisation 756
• 17.7 Physical Therapy Techniques 759
• 17.8 Euthanasia 771
• References 774
• Further Reading 776
• 18 Exam Technique and Revision Aids 777
  Susan L. Holt
• 18.1 Preparing to Study 777
• 18.2 Revision 779
• 18.3 Written Exam Technique 781
• 18.4 Practical and Oral Assessments 781
• 18.5 Summary 783
• Example Questions 784
• References 786
• Further Reading 787
• Links 787
• 19 Career Progression 789
  Sarah Baillie
• Introduction 789
• 19.1 Progression Within Clinical Practice 789
• 19.2 Management Roles in Practice 792
• 19.3 Roles in Education 795
• 19.4 Opportunities to Undertake Further Education 796
• 19.5 Roles in Research 797
• 19.6 Charitable Volunteering of Time and Skills 797
• 19.7 Career Sustainability 797
• References 798
• Further Reading 798
• Index 799