Amphibian emergency medicine.
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.
Clayton
Leigh Ann
LA
Department of Animal Health, National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3194, USA. lclayton@aqua.org
Gore
Stacey R
SR
D000663:Amphibians / Q000502:physiology; D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D013045:Species Specificity; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*