Editor Bryant (anesthesia, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine) and 24 co-authors provide a comprehensive reference for both experienced veterinary anesthetists and those just entering the profession. Subjects include: review of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, the pre-anesthetic workup, records and record keeping, intravenous access, monitoring, fluid therapy and blood products, pre-medication and sedation drugs, induction drugs, inhalant anesthetics, patient recovery, ventilation techniques in small animal patients, anesthesia for patients with specific ailments, pain assessment, and equine anesthesia. The book is well-written and includes high-quality photographs and illustrations. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)