Steven F. Swaim - Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques

Small Animal Bandaging, Casting, and Splinting Techniques

Edition first published 2011

2011 Steven F. Swaim, Walter C. Renberg, and Kathy M. Shike

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Swaim, Steven F.

Small animal bandaging, casting, and splinting techniques / Steven F. Swaim, Walter C. Renberg, and Kathy M. Shike.

p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8138-1962-4 (pbk. : alk. paper); ISBN 978-0-4709-5908-4 (ebk)

1. Pet medicine. 2. Veterinary surgical emergencies. 3. Bandages and bandaging. 4. Surgical casts. 5. Splints (Surgery) I. Renberg, Walter C. II. Shike, Kathy M. III. Title.

[DNLM: 1. Bandages--veterinary. 2. Orthopedic Fixation Devices--veterinary. 3. Animals, Domestic. 4. Wounds and Injuries--veterinary. SF 914.3]

SF914.3.S93 2011

636.089'71--dc22

2010042171

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