Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents is the 16th volume in the Laboratory Animal Pocket Reference Series. Rodents are the species most extensively used in biomedical research, and many experimental procedures require some form of anesthesia. Thus, this book is a logical addition to the series. The editors and contributing authors include veterinary anesthesiologists and laboratory animal veterinarians experienced with the use of rodents in research. The intent of this book is to provide a quick reference for anesthesia and pain management of laboratory rodents. The intended audience is principal investigators, technicians, and staff who use and care for rodents in research settings, especially those who work at small institutions that lack the resources of a large organized program or newly established research programs that need to implement rodent care and use protocols. As with previous volumes in this series, this book uses a bullet-point format to provide a quick reference on topics. It is organized into 9 chapters that cover the basics of anesthesia including pharmacology, equipment and monitoring, pain management, species considerations and special techniques, euthanasia, and regulatory requirements as they relate to anesthesia and analgesia of rodents. The chapter on regulatory requirements provides a comprehensive discussion of US laws, regulations, and standards related to the anesthesia and pain management of rodents. The chapter on pain management was especially well organized and provides a succinct and concise outline of the topic and includes useful tables of common analgesic agents and dosages for rodents. In contrast, the chapter on pharmacology was too broad in its scope and included discussion of anesthetics that have no relevance to rodent anesthesia today. The major flaw of the book is that it falls short of its stated purpose to provide a ready reference for small or newly established programs. Many practical details related to anesthesia are omitted or simply referenced. Although adequately referenced, readers will need to have other textbooks or access to an extensive library to fill in the missing details. It was especially curious that, unlike the chapter on pain management, the chapters on anesthesia did not include tables of anesthetic agents and dosages commonly used in rodents. Overall, readers will likely find this book to be a supplement to other anesthesia and pain management references and not the practical handbook it was intended to be.
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The third edition of Aspinall's Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing provides a comprehensive review of veterinary nursing. The book contains 37 chapters (3 of which are available on-line) that cover a range of topics from client communication and patient care to nutrition, behavior, pharmacology, surgical nursing, and laboratory procedures. It provides information regarding the care of cats, dogs, horses, and exotic species as well as a chapter on the care of injured wildlife. Each chapter starts with a list of key points for learning. Pertinent information has been placed in easy-to-read boxes or figures to aid students in understanding key concepts. The pictures and diagrams are excellent visual aids that complement the concepts presented in the text. 2ff7e9595c
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