Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals

This user-friendly guide to medical mathematics helps veterinary technician students develop the math skills required before going into the practice setting. New workbook format allows readers to practice problems right inside the book. Covers math fundamentals, metric and non-metric conversions, dosing and concentration, IV drug infusion, prescriptions, and doctors' orders. Offers step-by-step instructions for performing calculations. Newly expanded to include calculation of constant rate infusions, dilutions, compounding, and anesthesia applications. Features a full answer key and images from the book in PowerPoint for instructors on a companion website.

“The text is organized to help readers with rudimentary math skills as well as those who just need a little review on how to perform medically related mathematical calculations. Overall, this is a well-organized textbook that will help students at all levels of mathematic competency navigate the sometimes-challenging area of medical calculations.”- JAVMA Vol 255 No. 6

Third Edition. 240 pages. Revised and updated pocket-size reference for using math in the veterinary setting. Suitable for veterinary health care professionals, veterinary students and veterinary technicians. A Wiley-Blackwell Publication. For Table of Contents.

ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-118-83529-6, eBook: 978-1-118-92414-3

Price: Paperback: £32.00, eBook: £22.99