A Practical Guide
by Noel Berger
Veterinary Laser Surgery helps the general and specialty veterinary practitioner to understand and implement the use of laser energy for the improvement of patient quality of life.
Contents
Theory of Laser Surgery
- General Principles of Laser Energy and Biophysics
- Power Density and the Basic Effects of Radiant Energy on Tissue
- Fundamentals of Laser-Tissue Interaction Related to the Rate of Heat Transfer Through Soft Tissue
- Laser Systems, Wavelenths, and Technology Selection
Practical Laser Surgery
- Safety Considerations
- Economic Considerations for Use of Laser Energy in Veterinary Medical Practice
- Pain Management Considerations for Laser Surgery Procedures
Clinical Laser Technique and Procedures
- Diode Lasers in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
- Introduction to Clinical Applications of CO2 Laser Energy in Veterinary Medical and Surgical Services
Index