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1 online resource |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Veterinary Toxicology for Australia and New Zealand is a reference suited to the unique challenges of veterinary practice in Australia and New Zealand. Both streamlined and thorough in its coverage of poisons and treatments for those locations, this focused approach allows readers to quickly find relevant information that is presented in a concise and logical manner that is useful to clinicians. The authors draw upon a wealth of knowledge of the particularities of toxicology in Australia and New Zealand to present readers with the up-to-date information required to efficiently and effectively diagnose and treat their patients. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Veterinary Toxicology for Australia and New Zealand; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; 1 Introduction and Definitions; Introduction; Toxicology: The Science of Poisons; Important Definitions and Concepts; 2 Essentials of Toxicokinetics for Veterinary Practitioners; Introduction; Absorption; Gastrointestinal Absorption; Dermal Absorption; Respiratory Absorption; Distribution; Metabolism; Excretion; Biliary Excretion; Urinary Excretion; Mathematical Modeling of Toxicokinetics; 3 Emergency Care and Stabilization of the Poisoned Patient. |
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Treat the Patient, not the PoisonEnsuring Oxygenation; Maintaining Cardiovascular Function; Controlling Central Nervous Function; Maintaining Body Temperature; Decontamination; Gastrointestinal Decontamination; Inducing Emesis; Gastric Lavage; Rumenotomy and Ruminal Emptying; Enterogastric Lavage (Whole Bowel Irrigation); Activated Charcoal; Single-Dose Activated Charcoal; Multiple-Dose Activated Charcoal; Systemic Decontamination; Forced Diuresis With Ion Trapping; Hemoperfusion; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Also Known as Intravenous Fat Emulsion. |
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Dermal Decontamination4 Antidotes; Introduction; 5 Vulnerable Patients; Neonatal and Juvenile Patients; The Stud Male; Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity; Reproductive Inhibition; Abortifacient Agents; Teratogenic and Fetotoxic Agents; Suckling (Preweaned) Animals and Toxicity via Lactation; Geriatric Animals; Genetic Susceptibilities; Ivermectin in Some Breeds of Dogs; Barbiturates in Sighthounds; Acetylpromazine in Some Dog Breeds and in Stallions; Halothane in Pigs, Quarter Horses, and Dogs; Copper Storage Hepatopathy in Dogs; Sporidesmin in Most British Isles Sheep. |
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Hypersensitivity ReactionsType I Hypersensitivity; Type II Hypersensitivity; Type III Hypersensitivity; Type IV Hypersensitivity; 6 Sample Collection, Handling, and Submission in Toxicology; Introduction; Samples From the Living Animal; Postmortem Samples; Fresh Samples; Fixed Samples; Feed and Water Samples; Plant Samples; Other Samples; Chain of Custody and Legal Considerations; 7 Poisons by Toxic Action; Introduction; Neurotoxic Poisons; Autonomic Nervous System; Central Nervous System; Peripheral Nervous System; Hepatotoxic Poisons; Nephrotoxic Poisons; Cardiotoxic Poisons. |
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Poisons With Effects on the BloodPoisons With Effects on the Gastrointestinal Tract; Poisons With Effects on the Respiratory System; Poisons With Effects on Skin; Poisons With Effects on Muscle; Skeletal Muscle; Smooth Muscle; Poisons With Effects on the Skeleton; Poisons With Effects on Reproduction; Poisons With Effects on the Endocrine System; Poisons With Effects on the Immune System; 8 Insecticides and Acaricides; Introduction; Amitraz; Toxicokinetics; Mode(s) of Action; Clinical Signs; Diagnostic Aids; Treatment; Prognosis; Necropsy; Anticholinesterase Insecticides; Toxicokinetics. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Veterinary toxicology -- Australia.
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Veterinary toxicology -- New Zealand.
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Australia |
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New Zealand |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Animal Husbandry. |
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MEDICAL -- Veterinary Medicine -- General. |
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Veterinary toxicology |
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Australia https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRv8PPH7gCqhkJ8DK8bM |
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New Zealand https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRmXBg7mpKX7p4DJ8Kqp |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Dalefield, Rosalind. Veterinary toxicology for Australia and New Zealand. Amsterdam, Netherlands ; Kidlington, Oxford ; Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, 2017 0124202276 9780124202276 (OCoLC)883645830 |
| ISBN |
9780127999128 (electronic bk.) |
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0127999124 (electronic bk.) |
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9780124202276 |
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0124202276 |
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