Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management

Dr Jeff Ko earned his veterinary degree from Taiwan in 1981 and pursued advanced studies and residency training in veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Illinois between 1990-1992. Commencing his academic journey as an assistant professor at Virginia Tech between 1992-1994. He obtained his diplomate status in 1995. He then ascended through the ranks at the University of Florida and Oklahoma State University, ultimately achieving the position of full professor in 2005. Since 2006, he has held the roles of full professor and clinical anesthesiologist at Purdue University. With a prolific career, Dr. Ko has authored over 110 scientific articles in esteemed journals. His expertise has led him to deliver numerous presentations to veterinary practitioners, both domestically and internationally. A prominent focus of his work lies in injectable anesthetic combinations, which have become integral to daily practice for many professionals. More recently, Dr. Ko has directed his attention toward the utilization of electroencephalography and Parasympathetic Tone Analysis monitors for gauging anesthesia depth and monitoring nociception levels. This strategic approach, applied in both clinical settings and research endeavors, showcases his evolving interests. The culmination of Dr. Ko's extensive experience and wisdom, along with contributions from other experts, is manifested in this third edition of the book. This book offers a swift and accessible overview, enriched with a multitude of visual aids including pictures, tables and figures. With years of collective insights, it stands as a concise, yet comprehensive resource tailored to students, technicians, and practitioners.

1. Essential equipment for inhalant anesthesia 2. Necessity of Preoperative Blood Work and Urine Analysis for Anesthesia 3. Preanesthetic medication: drugs and dosages 4. Intravenous Anesthetic Agents: Versatile Options for Dogs and Cats 5. Inhalant anesthetic agents 6. Anesthesia monitoring and management 7. Optimizing Anesthesia Depth and Pain Control: Applying Electroencephalography and Heart Rate Variability Monitoring for Individualized Care 8. Perioperative fluid therapy 9. Blood components and transfusion therapy 10. Injectable sedative and anesthesia–analgesia combinations for surgical and diagnostic procedures 11. Considerations for Anesthesia in Specific Diseases and Organ Dysfunction 12. Anesthetic Considerations for Airway and Thoracic Surgery with Emphasis on Optimal Airway Management and Ventilation 13. Anesthetic considerations for upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures 14. Anesthetic considerations for minimally invasive surgical procedures 15. Anesthetic considerations for neurologic patients 16. Anesthetic considerations for common ophthalmic surgery 17. Anesthetic considerations for orthopedic surgical patients 18. Anesthetic Considerations in Dental and Oral-Facial Surgeries 19. Analgesia and sedation of emergency/intensive care unit patients 20. Anesthetic emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 21. Perioperative cardiac arrhythmias and treatments 22. Local anesthetic agents and anesthetic techniques 23. Ultrasound-guided locoregional blocks: An emerging trend in veterinary practice for dogs and cats 24. Acute pain management and principles 25. Management of neuropathic pain in dogs and cats 26. Chronic pain management for osteoarthritis in dogs and cats 27. Oncologic pain management and radiation therapy 28. Photobiomodulation therapy in pain management 29. Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies For Pain Management In Small Animals 30. Rehabilitation and pain management for veterinary patients 31. Enhancing Anesthesia and Pain Management in Shelter Medicine: Practical Protocols and Considerations 32. Streamlining Anesthesia and Surgery Management for Veterinary Hospitals: Practical Insights for Optimal Care 33. Compassionate Euthanasia in Veterinary Practice: Methods, Considerations, and Careful Implementation 34. Appendix (Anesthetic dosage reference ranges)