Calculations for the Veterinary Professional: Revised Edition (Wiley Desktop Editions) - Softcover

C. McConnell, Vicki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813808790 ISBN 13: 9780813808796

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

Veterinary professionals perform countless calculations on a daily basis. "Calculations for the Veterinary Professional" combines the perspectives of a pharmacist, the author, Vicki McConnell, and a clinician, the editor, Branston Ritchie, to guide the reader through step-by-step computations followed by practice problems at the end of each section. Veterinary practitioners, students, and technicians will find this a valuable reference. The following topics are covered in this manual: fractions and decimals scientific notation temperature and units of volume equations, ratio and proportion, and physical chemistry dilution and drug dosing by body surface area IV drips, oral suspensions, and eye drop calibrations Nutritional support and metabolic scaling Toxicology and blood levels.

About this title

About the Author:

Vicki C. McConnell received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia. She also received her PharmD from the University of Georgia in conjunction with the Medical College of Georgia. She was on staff at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, for nine years. She is currently working for Florida Home Infusion Products, LLP as a consultant and service provider. Branson W. Ritchie, DVM, PhD, is a distinguished research professor, Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of veterinary medicine, University of Georgia

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0813808790
• ISBN 13: 9780813808796
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 292