Mary Ellen Goldberg is a graduate of Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Division of Animal Resources and for Research Scientists advising on their choices for anesthesia and pain management on their protocols. She was a member of VCU’s IACUC for 10 years. She has been the instructor of Anesthesia and Pain Management at VetMedTeam, LLC since 2003. She has been the Executive Secretary for the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) since 2008. She is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through IVAPM. Mary Ellen is also a Surgical Research Anesthetist certified through the Academy of Surgical Research. She is on the Organizing Committee for APRVT (Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians). She is Exam Chair for the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (ALAVTN). Currently, she is a staff member at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant. (CCRA). Mary Ellen has written several books, and contributed to numerous chapters regarding anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation. She speaks at national meetings on these topics and gives private CE to organizational groups. She has worked in various aspects of veterinary medicine from small animal and equine to mixed practice, coccidiosis research for a pharmaceutical company, zoo animal medicine and laboratory animal medicine since 1976.
Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, th... more Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, there are ways to help mitigate the severity of the disease. Geriatric patients often have pain, lowered mobility, and decreased quality of life. Utilisation of clinical metrology instruments (CMIs), published pain management guidelines, multimodal medications, published quality of life scales, and the use of physical rehabilitation modalities/techniques enable the dog to live a full life. The dog's advancing age does not have to cause abrupt cessation of activities that all family members enjoy. Environmental modification and client education allow dogs to enjoy their entire life with their families.
Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, th... more Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, there are ways to help mitigate the severity of the disease. Geriatric patients often have pain, lowered mobility, and decreased quality of life. Utilisation of clinical metrology instruments (CMIs), published pain management guidelines, multimodal medications, published quality of life scales, and the use of physical rehabilitation modalities/techniques enable the dog to live a full life. The dog's advancing age does not have to cause abrupt cessation of activities that all family members enjoy. Environmental modification and client education allow dogs to enjoy their entire life with their families.
Abstract: Invertebrates are a broad group of animals that includes more than 90 % of the estimate... more Abstract: Invertebrates are a broad group of animals that includes more than 90 % of the estimated 10 million species in the world. Some species are abundantly used by man in scientific research and for human consumption. However, the current legislation is still very lacking about the protection toward conditions of pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm that these animals may suffer as a result of experimental practices, fishing and cooking. The purpose of this paper is to summarize what has already been stated by other Authors regarding the possibility that invertebrates (with a specific emphasis on cephalopods) can experience pain and suffering. The results of studies that show the existence, in these animals, of a number of elements that can be associated with the ability to feel pain and not only nociception are highlighted. Objective indicators (such as changes in physiological parameters) and behavioral attitudes of cephalopods that might be related to pain will be addres...
Various rodent species continue to gain popularity as experimental models in physio-logical studi... more Various rodent species continue to gain popularity as experimental models in physio-logical studies due to the availability of microsurgical monitoring devices and the rising costs of large-animal research. Increasingly, rat and mouse strains are chronically instrumented for long-term monitoring of haemodynamic parameters such as cardiac output and arterial blood pressure (Smith et al. 1987, Tsui et al. 1991, Doursout et al. 2001). While the availability of small-animal anaesthestic machines has facilitated the use of rodents for haemody-namic studies, there have been few breakthroughs in intubation techniques to
Pain Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 Advanci... more Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 Advancing Veterinary Pain Management into a New Era 1 Patricia R. Zehna Chapter 2 Pain Management Careers for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 8 Mary Ellen Goldberg, Kristen Hagler, and Janel Holden Chapter 3 Pain Recognition in Companion Species, Horses, and Livestock 15 Cheryl Irzyk Kata, Samantha Rowland, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 4 Physiology of Pain 30 Kristen Cooley Chapter 5 Analgesic Pharmacology 42 Michelle Albino Chapter 6 Locoregional Analgesic Blocking Techniques 67 Mary Ellen Goldberg, Nancy Shaffran, Kim Spelts, David Liss, Tasha McNerney, Trish Farry, Samantha Rowland, and Jennifer L. Dupre Chapter 7 Surgical Pain Management 93 Tasha McNerney and Trish Farry Chapter 8 Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care Patients 115 Kim Spelts and David Liss Chapter 9 Chronic Pain Management for the Companion Animal 125 Christopher L. Norkus Chapter 10 Analgesia for Shelter Medicine and Trap-Neuter-Return Programs 147 Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 11 Analgesia in Equine Practice 157 Samantha Rowland and Jennifer L. Dupre Chapter 12 Analgesia for Livestock and Camelids 185 Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 13 Analgesia in Exotic Animals 216 Kate Lafferty, Stephen J. Cital, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 14 Analgesia for Zoo Animal and Wildlife Practice 263 Lindsay Wesselmann, Stephen J. Cital, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 15 Nutritional Considerations for Pain Management in Dogs and Cats 286 Kara M. Burns Chapter 16 Physical Rehabilitation and the Veterinary Technician 295 Stephanie Ortel Chapter 17 The Veterinary Technician in Alternative Therapies 309 Stephanie Ortel, Mary Ellen Goldberg, Lis Conarton, Kari Koudelka, and Robin Downing Chapter 18 Pain Management for End-of-Life Care 331 Amir Shanan Appendices Appendix A: Formulary 340 Appendix B: Constant Rate Infusions Example Calculations 384 Appendix C: Critical Care Case Studies 393 Appendix D: Routine Case Protocols 396 Appendix E: Key Signs of Pain According to Chapters of Text 399 Appendix F: Further Reading 401 Index 403
American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2015
It is now widely accepted that animals are able to experience pain in a similar way to humans. Ac... more It is now widely accepted that animals are able to experience pain in a similar way to humans. Acute and/or chronic pain is associated not only with many surgical procedures, but also with various medical diseases, where pain may increase morbidity and mortality. Moreover, some types of pain (e.g., neuropathic pain) can be considered as an illness in themselves. Recognizing pain and assessing its intensity are both essential for its effective management: If pain is not recognised, then it is unlikely to be treated. Two major problems account for the difficulties in pain diagnosis in veterinary patients: (1) animals are not able to verbalise and cannot refer to the state of pain they are experiencing and (2) almost all animal species tend instinctively to mask signs of pain and weakness. Therefore, pain recognition in a diseased animal may be challenging. However, practitioners can rely on different strategies, which can be put in place to reveal the presence of pain in their patient...
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a comprehensive, illustrat... more Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to all practical aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses. • Provides a comprehensive introduction to physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses • Offers a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills needed to become a valued member of a veterinary rehabilitation team • Features contributions from leading practitioners from across the United States sharing their knowledge and expertise on all aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation • Presents practical tips, tricks and advice to meet common challenges faced by rehabilitation technicians • Covers pain management, hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, patient motivation, troubleshooting, and more
Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, th... more Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, there are ways to help mitigate the severity of the disease. Geriatric patients often have pain, lowered mobility, and decreased quality of life. Utilisation of clinical metrology instruments (CMIs), published pain management guidelines, multimodal medications, published quality of life scales, and the use of physical rehabilitation modalities/techniques enable the dog to live a full life. The dog's advancing age does not have to cause abrupt cessation of activities that all family members enjoy. Environmental modification and client education allow dogs to enjoy their entire life with their families.
Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, th... more Osteoarthritis is a developmental disease that progresses as the canine ages. While incurable, there are ways to help mitigate the severity of the disease. Geriatric patients often have pain, lowered mobility, and decreased quality of life. Utilisation of clinical metrology instruments (CMIs), published pain management guidelines, multimodal medications, published quality of life scales, and the use of physical rehabilitation modalities/techniques enable the dog to live a full life. The dog's advancing age does not have to cause abrupt cessation of activities that all family members enjoy. Environmental modification and client education allow dogs to enjoy their entire life with their families.
Abstract: Invertebrates are a broad group of animals that includes more than 90 % of the estimate... more Abstract: Invertebrates are a broad group of animals that includes more than 90 % of the estimated 10 million species in the world. Some species are abundantly used by man in scientific research and for human consumption. However, the current legislation is still very lacking about the protection toward conditions of pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm that these animals may suffer as a result of experimental practices, fishing and cooking. The purpose of this paper is to summarize what has already been stated by other Authors regarding the possibility that invertebrates (with a specific emphasis on cephalopods) can experience pain and suffering. The results of studies that show the existence, in these animals, of a number of elements that can be associated with the ability to feel pain and not only nociception are highlighted. Objective indicators (such as changes in physiological parameters) and behavioral attitudes of cephalopods that might be related to pain will be addres...
Various rodent species continue to gain popularity as experimental models in physio-logical studi... more Various rodent species continue to gain popularity as experimental models in physio-logical studies due to the availability of microsurgical monitoring devices and the rising costs of large-animal research. Increasingly, rat and mouse strains are chronically instrumented for long-term monitoring of haemodynamic parameters such as cardiac output and arterial blood pressure (Smith et al. 1987, Tsui et al. 1991, Doursout et al. 2001). While the availability of small-animal anaesthestic machines has facilitated the use of rodents for haemody-namic studies, there have been few breakthroughs in intubation techniques to
Pain Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 Advanci... more Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Chapter 1 Advancing Veterinary Pain Management into a New Era 1 Patricia R. Zehna Chapter 2 Pain Management Careers for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 8 Mary Ellen Goldberg, Kristen Hagler, and Janel Holden Chapter 3 Pain Recognition in Companion Species, Horses, and Livestock 15 Cheryl Irzyk Kata, Samantha Rowland, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 4 Physiology of Pain 30 Kristen Cooley Chapter 5 Analgesic Pharmacology 42 Michelle Albino Chapter 6 Locoregional Analgesic Blocking Techniques 67 Mary Ellen Goldberg, Nancy Shaffran, Kim Spelts, David Liss, Tasha McNerney, Trish Farry, Samantha Rowland, and Jennifer L. Dupre Chapter 7 Surgical Pain Management 93 Tasha McNerney and Trish Farry Chapter 8 Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care Patients 115 Kim Spelts and David Liss Chapter 9 Chronic Pain Management for the Companion Animal 125 Christopher L. Norkus Chapter 10 Analgesia for Shelter Medicine and Trap-Neuter-Return Programs 147 Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 11 Analgesia in Equine Practice 157 Samantha Rowland and Jennifer L. Dupre Chapter 12 Analgesia for Livestock and Camelids 185 Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 13 Analgesia in Exotic Animals 216 Kate Lafferty, Stephen J. Cital, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 14 Analgesia for Zoo Animal and Wildlife Practice 263 Lindsay Wesselmann, Stephen J. Cital, and Mary Ellen Goldberg Chapter 15 Nutritional Considerations for Pain Management in Dogs and Cats 286 Kara M. Burns Chapter 16 Physical Rehabilitation and the Veterinary Technician 295 Stephanie Ortel Chapter 17 The Veterinary Technician in Alternative Therapies 309 Stephanie Ortel, Mary Ellen Goldberg, Lis Conarton, Kari Koudelka, and Robin Downing Chapter 18 Pain Management for End-of-Life Care 331 Amir Shanan Appendices Appendix A: Formulary 340 Appendix B: Constant Rate Infusions Example Calculations 384 Appendix C: Critical Care Case Studies 393 Appendix D: Routine Case Protocols 396 Appendix E: Key Signs of Pain According to Chapters of Text 399 Appendix F: Further Reading 401 Index 403
American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2015
It is now widely accepted that animals are able to experience pain in a similar way to humans. Ac... more It is now widely accepted that animals are able to experience pain in a similar way to humans. Acute and/or chronic pain is associated not only with many surgical procedures, but also with various medical diseases, where pain may increase morbidity and mortality. Moreover, some types of pain (e.g., neuropathic pain) can be considered as an illness in themselves. Recognizing pain and assessing its intensity are both essential for its effective management: If pain is not recognised, then it is unlikely to be treated. Two major problems account for the difficulties in pain diagnosis in veterinary patients: (1) animals are not able to verbalise and cannot refer to the state of pain they are experiencing and (2) almost all animal species tend instinctively to mask signs of pain and weakness. Therefore, pain recognition in a diseased animal may be challenging. However, practitioners can rely on different strategies, which can be put in place to reveal the presence of pain in their patient...
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a comprehensive, illustrat... more Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to all practical aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses. • Provides a comprehensive introduction to physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses • Offers a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills needed to become a valued member of a veterinary rehabilitation team • Features contributions from leading practitioners from across the United States sharing their knowledge and expertise on all aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation • Presents practical tips, tricks and advice to meet common challenges faced by rehabilitation technicians • Covers pain management, hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, patient motivation, troubleshooting, and more
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