Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20

Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 is a comprehensive resource for the approach to a critical patient in small animal practice.  Ideally suited for quick reference in the clinical setting, the book offers guidance for assessing the patient, interpreting diagnostic test results, and selecting appropriate monitoring procedures. Tables, schematics, algorithms, and drawings are provided for quick reference and can serve as a decision–making tool for medical intervention. 

Chapters are logically organized using Rebecca Kirby s Rule of 20, with a chapter dedicated to each parameter.  Common problems and complications encountered in ICU patients are highlighted throughout. Taking a consistent format, the book presents information on etiologies, monitoring, and intervention for each of the measures.  Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal is an invaluable resource for any veterinarian or veterinary technician seeking more information on this time–tested method for monitoring the critical patient. 

Key features 

Based on Rebecca Kirby s time–tested Rule of 20, with a chapter devoted to each item on the checklist Provides comprehensive guidance for monitoring a critically ill small animal patient Emphasizes the interplay of each parameter with one another Designed for fast access on the clinic floor, with potentially life–saving ideas, tips, lists and procedures Presents tables, schematics, algorithms, and drawings for quick reference

Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Rule of 20
Rebecca Kirby

Chapter 2. Fluid Balance
Elke Rudloff, Rebecca Kirby

Chapter 3. Blood Pressure
Lauren Sullivan

Chapter 4. Albumin and Colloid Osmotic Pressure
Adesola Odunayo

Chapter 5. Glucose
Natara Loose

Chapter 6. Electrolytes
Linda Barton

Chapter 7. Acid Base Status
Jan Kovacic, Ryan Wheeler

Chapter 8. Oxygenation and Ventilation
Christin Reminga, Lesley King

Chapter 9. Coagualation
Andrew Linklater

Chapter 10. Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin
Andrew Linklater, Veronica Higgs

Chapter 11. Heart Rate, Rhythm and Contractility
Dennis Burkett

Chapter 12. Neurological Status
Christine Iacovetta

Chapter 13. The Renal System
Lee Herold

Chapter 14. White Blood Cells, Immune Status and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Carol Haak

Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal System Motility and Integrity
Jennifer Klaus

Chapter 16. Nutrition
Caroline Tonozzi

Chapter 17. Temperature
Conni Wehausen

Chapter 18. Drug Selection and Dosing Regimens
Dawn Merton Boothe

Chapter 19. Pain Management
Armi Pigott

Chapter 20. Veterinary Nursing Care
Heather Darbo, Cheryl Page

Chapter 21. Wounds and Bandages
Jennifer Devey, Andrew Linklater, Rebecca Kirby

Chapter 22. Anesthesia of the Critical Patient
Sue Leonard

Rebecca Kirby, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, was formerly an Associate Professor and Director of Emergency Services at the University of Pennsylvania, and served as owner of the Animal Emergency Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA for 21 years. 

Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC, was trained at the Animal Emergency Center and is currently a Clinical Instructor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.