Amphibian emergency medicine

Leigh Ann Clayton; Stacey R Gore

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2007.02.004

Amphibian emergency medicine

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2007 May;10(2):587-620. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2007.02.004.

Authors

Leigh Ann Clayton¹, Stacey R Gore

Affiliation

¹ Department of Animal Health, National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3194, USA. lclayton@aqua.org

PMID: 17577564
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2007.02.004

Abstract

General concepts of amphibian emergency medicine are presented, including a review of patient selection, appropriate history, and helpful equipment. Physical examination procedures, general treatment, and diagnostic techniques are discussed. This is followed by a review of conditions commonly observed in amphibians and specific treatment options.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Amphibians* / physiology
Animal Diseases / diagnosis*
Animal Diseases / therapy*
Animal Husbandry
Animals
Chronic Disease
Emergency Medical Services
Female
Fluid Therapy / veterinary
Male
Physical Examination / veterinary
Species Specificity
Veterinary Medicine / methods*