1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Dedication Page

      5  Contributing Authors

      6  Preface

      7  About the Companion Website

      8  1 Preanesthetic Considerations 1.1 Positioning 1.2 Ruminal Tympany 1.3 Regurgitation 1.4 Salivation 1.5 Malignant Hyperthermia 1.6 Differences in Sensitivity to Anesthetics 1.7 Preanesthetic Preparation References

      9  2 Commonly Used Preanesthetics 2.1 Acepromazine (Phenothiazine Derivatives) 2.2 Droperidol and Azaperone (Butyrophenone Derivatives) 2.3 Detomidine, Dexmedetomidine, Medetomidine, Romifidine, and Xylazine (α₂ Agonists) 2.4 Atipamezole, Tolazoline, Yohimbine, and Vatinoxan (α₂ Antagonists) 2.5 Diazepam and Midazolam (Benzodiazepine Derivatives) 2.6 Chloral Hydrate References

      10  3 Standing Sedation and Chemical Restraint 3.1 Cattle 3.2 Small Ruminants and Camelids 3.3 Swine References

      11  4 Injectable Anesthetics and Field Anesthesia 4.1 Injectable Anesthetics 4.2 Field Anesthesia References

      12  5 Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 5.1 Physiology of the Neuromuscular Junction 5.2 Mechanism of Action of NMBAs 5.3 Clinically Useful NMBAs 5.4 Monitoring of NMBA Action 5.5 Reversal of NMBAs References

      13  6 Inhalation Anesthesia and Use of Ventilators 6.1 Cattle 6.2 Small Ruminants and Camelids 6.3 Swine 6.4 Use of Ventilators References

      14  7 Perioperative Monitoring and Management of Complications 7.1 Perioperative Monitoring 7.2 Supportive Fluid Therapy 7.3 Positioning 7.4 Recovery 7.5 Perioperative Complications References

      15  8 Local and Regional Anesthesia in Food Animals 8.1 Local Anesthetic Agents 8.2 Anesthesia for Dehorning 8.3 Anesthesia for the Eye and Eyelids 8.4 Nasal Anesthesia 8.5 Anesthesia for Reproductive Procedures and for Cessation of Straining 8.6 Anesthesia for Laparotomy 8.7 Anesthesia for Udder and Teats 8.8 Anesthesia of the Limbs 8.9 Castration References

      16  9 Anesthetic Management of Specific Procedures 9.1 Urogenital Surgery in the Male 9.2 Urogenital Surgery in the Female 9.3 Surgical Disorders of the Abdomen 9.4 Musculoskeletal Indications 9.5 Wounds,