Large Animal Internal Medicine, 4th Edition features a problem-based approach with discussions of over 150 clinical signs. This is the first internal medicine reference that enables you to efficiently diagnose horses, cattle, sheep, and goats based on clinical observation and laboratory and diagnostic testing. With this user-friendly format, you can find essential information about specific diseases and reach a diagnosis by simply identifying the signs.
Key Features
- A unique problem-based approach with discussions of over 150 clinical signs and manifestations helps you quickly reach a diagnosis based on observations and laboratory tests.
- Causes of Presenting Signs boxes provide easy access to complete lists of common, less common, and uncommon diseases associated with manifestations or signs of disease.
- Complete lists of diseases associated with a given lab abnormality in Causes of Abnormal Laboratory Values boxes help you easily interpret abnormalities in clinical chemistry, hematology, blood proteins, and clotting tests.
- An expert team of over 180 authors contributing information in their areas of expertise ensures you are using the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
- Color plates accompanying Diseases of the Eye and Diseases of the Alimentary Tract enable you to visually recognize the clinical appearance of ophthalmologic conditions and alimentary tract disorders for quick and easy diagnosis and treatment.
New to This Edition
- Six all-new chapters provide in-depth coverage of diagnostic testing, critical care and fluid therapy, biosecurity and infection control, and genetic disorders.
Contents
PART ONE: HISTORY, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND MEDICAL RECORDS
- 1. Ruminant History, Physical Examination, and Records
- 2. Equine Physical Examination, History, and Records
PART TWO: MANIFESTATIONS OF DISEASE
- 3. Pain
- 4. Alterations in Body Temperature
- 5. Alterations in Respiratory Function
- 6. Alterations in Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems
- 7. Alterations in Alimentary and Hepatic Function
- 8. Localization and Differentiation of Neurologic Diseases
- 9. Alterations in Body Weight or Size
- 10. Alterations in Urinary Function
- 11. Alterations in Skin
- 12. Alterations in Sexual Function
- 13. Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
- 14. Collapse/Sudden Death
PART THREE: DISORDERS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEONATE
- 15. The Peripartum Period
- 16. Perinatal Adaptation, Asphyxia, and Resuscitation
- 17. Initial Management and Physical Examination of the Neonate
- 18. Supportive Care of the Abnormal Newborn
- 19. Neonatal Infection
- 20. Manifestations of Disease in the Neonate
- 21. Milk Replacers
PART FOUR: COLLECTION OF SAMPLES AND INTERPRETATION OF LABORATORY TESTS
- 22. Clinical Chemistry Tests
- 23. Collection and Submission of Samples for Cytology and Hematology
- 24. Alterations in the Erythron
- 25. Alterations in the Leukogram
- 26. Alterations in Blood Proteins
- 27. Alterations in the Clotting Profile
- 28. Collection and Evaluation of Bone Marrow
- 29. Antigen Detection Tests
PART FIVE: DISORDERS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS
- 30. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
- 31. Diseases of the Respiratory System
- 32. Diseases of the Alimentary Tract
- 33. Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System
- 34. Diseases of the Renal System
- 35. Diseases of the Nervous System
- 36. Mammary Gland Health and Disorders
- 37. Diseases of the Hematopoietic and Hemolymphatic Systems
- 38. Diseases of Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues
- 39. Diseases of the Eye
- 40. Diseases of the Skin
- 41. Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
- 42. Diseases of Muscle
- 43. Diseases of the Reproductive System
PART SIX: PREVENTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES
- 44. Critical Care and Fluid Therapy
- 45. Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
- 46. Infection Control in a Large Animal Hospital
- 47. Prevention, Detection and Response to Foreign Animal Diseases
- 48. The Use of Biologics in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
- 49. Parasite Control Programs
- 50. Nutrition of the Sick Animal
PART SEVEN: CONGENITAL, HEREDITARY, IMMUNOLOGIC, AND TOXIC DISORDERS
- 51. Genetic Tests for Large Animals
- 52. Congenital Defects and Hereditary Disorders in Ruminants
- 53. Congenital Defects and Hereditary Diseases in the Horse
- 54. Immunologic Disorders
Author Information
Bradford P. Smith, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1872 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (June 2, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 032304297X
- ISBN-13: 978-0323042970
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.1 inches