Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques - Paperback

by Steven F. Swaim (Author), Walter C. Renberg (Author), Kathy M. Shike (Author)

Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in small animal patients. This highly practical book offers step-by-step procedures with accompanying photographs to aid in the secure and effective application of bandages, casts, and splints, with coverage encompassing indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications for each technique. Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques is an indispensable guide for busy veterinary technicians and nurses, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students.

Back Jacket

Small Animal Bandaging, Casting and Splinting Techniques is a well-illustrated how-to manual covering common bandaging methods used to support and manage both soft tissue and orthopedic conditions in small animal patients. This very practical book offers step-by-step procedures with accompanying photographs to aid in the secure and effective application of bandages, casts, and splints. Coverage includes indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications for each technique.

Small Animal Bandaging, Casting and Splinting Techniques is an indispensable guide for busy veterinary technicians and nurses, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students.

Key features

• Provides a practical how-to reference for effectively using bandages, casts, and splints on small animals
• Illustrates proper techniques through step-by-step photographs
• Covers indications, aftercare, advantages, and potential complications
• Includes both soft tissue and orthopedic considerations

Author Biography

Steven Swaim, DVM, is a professor emeritus at Auburn University.

Walter Renberg, DVM, DACVS, is an associate professor at Kansas State University

Kathy Shike, RVT, is a veterinary technician supervisor at Kansas State University.