BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Clinical Pathology - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 090521479X ISBN 13 : 9780905214795

Editeur : British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2005

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Clinical Pathology forms the cornerstone of veterinary internalmedicine. This second edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine andFeline clinical Pathology guilds on the strengths of the firstedition and incorporates new information. It answers essentialquestions for busy clinicians in general practice:

· Which tests should be done?

· How should they be carried out?

· How do I get the best samples?

· How should I interpret the results?

Biochemical tests are discussed in a clinical setting.Individual chapters feature important body systems or organs thathave particular clinicopathological profiles (renal, hepatic,gastrointestinal, pancreatic and skin), while separate chapterscover proteins and electrolytes. Blood gas analysis and urinalysisare also discussed in detail in dedicated chapters.

Clinical case examples illustrate how test selection andinterpretation are used in real cases, and give readers theopportunity to apply for themselves the information presented inthe chapters.

Clinical case examples illustrate how test selection andinterpretation are used in real cases, and give readers theopportunity to apply for themselves the information presented inthe chapters.

Cytology is a vital and growing part of clinical pathology, anda large chapter reviews both sampling and interpretation. Chapterson body cavity effusions, CSF analysis, joint and muscle disease,and skin disorders include both biochemical and cytologicalinformation.

The role of clinical pathology in the diagnosis of infectiousdiseases is also summarized, with helpful explanations of PCR andMIC.

Quick reference appendices summarize the samples required forcommon tests and list differential diagnoses for many of theabnormalities discussed in detail elsewhere in the book.

A major feature of the book are the amazing colour photos whichenable the reader to identify normal and abnormal blood cells andcytological changes in a range of conditions.

As a team of one clinical pathologists and one clinician, theEditors have created a truly useful manual for clinicians, buddingclinical pathologists and veterinary students.

Revue de presse :

"This text certainly fulfills the stated objective and isappropriate not only for the target audience of generalpractitioners, but also for professional students and residents. Itis well organized and succinct, yet appropriately detailed andthoroughly referenced. The appendices, particularly the appendix ondifferentials for specific laboratory abnormalities, are valuableand add to the utility of this text." (American Clinical Pathology,2011)

 

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: British Small Animal Veterinary Association
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 090521479X
• ISBN 13: 9780905214795
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 464