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Reading radiographs like a crime scene investigator (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Reading radiographs and crime scene investigation require similar skills. Both require identifying a victim, crime, considering the most likely suspects, looking for clues and then building your case or "telling the story". Sticking to these principles will result in a higher conviction rate.
What changes on a thoracic radiograph are age acceptable? (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Interpretation of radiographic findings must take patient age and breed into account. Both cats and dogs have typical or age acceptable juvenile and geriatric findings that should not be assumed pathologic. The following is a partial list of age and breed acceptable thoracic findings.
Bladder and reproductive ultrasonography: the good the bad and the really ugly (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Clipping the hair and applying alcohol and ultrasound gel is important for maximizing image quality. Ultrasound of the bladder should be performed with the bladder distended; therefore, the patient should not urinate prior to the exam. If the bladder is small and disease is suspected waiting until it fills or filling the bladder with isotonic saline is recommended.
Upcoming trends in veterinary radiography: a biased radiologist's perspective (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Radiology is a technology driven and technology is rapidly changing. Knowing what is coming soon can alter the diagnostic options we offer clients but keeping up on all the technology can be a full time job. In veterinary radiology we are currently in a digital radiography hotbed.
When to choose CT vs. MRI (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011I'm not telling you something you don't already know when I write that radiographs are not the end all for diagnostic imaging. X-rays were discovered in 1895 and as with any old technology it is typically the least informative. Newer imaging technologies will always provide more information.
Identifying abdominal emergencies on radiographs and sonograms (part 1) (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011GI issues are a common occurrence in the ER and assessment of these cases typically involves imaging, radiographs and/or ultrasound. While obtaining abdominal radiographs is a common and somewhat uncomplicated occurrence, interpretation of abdominal radiographs is anything but.
Identifying abdominal emergencies on radiographs and sonograms (part 2) (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Abdominal, non-GI issues are frequent in the ER and assessment of these cases typically involves imaging, radiographs and/or ultrasound. While obtaining abdominal radiographs is a common and somewhat uncomplicated occurrence, interpretation of abdominal radiographs is anything but.
Ultrasonography of lymph nodes, vessels, and abdominal effusions: what can I see? (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Clipping the hair and applying alcohol and ultrasound gel is important for maximizing image quality. Ultrasound of the entire abdomen is recommended to evaluate for lymphadenopathy, effusions and vascular abnormalities.
Ultrasonography of the gastrointestinal tract: a myriad of disease (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011The patient should be fasted prior to ultrasonography if possible to decrease the amount of gas and ingesta. A high frequency transducer is important (> 7.5 MHz) to maximize resolution and evaluate wall layering.
Tweaking your radiograph interpretation for digital radiography-abdomen (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Over the last few years digital radiography has become "the purchase" for veterinary clinics and hospitals. While the impetus for the purchase may at first be to keep up with the Jones', those who have made the switch quickly realize the benefits of "going digital".
Tweaking your radiograph interpretation for digital radiography-thorax (Proceedings)
August 1st 2011Over the last few years digital radiography has become "the purchase" for veterinary clinics and hospitals. While the impetus for the purchase may at first be to keep up with the Jones', those who have made the switch quickly realize the benefits of "going digital".
Bone appetit: an appetizer of developmental orthopedic radiology (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Osteochondritis dissecans (osteochondrosis dissecans, OC, OCD) is the most common of the developmental orthopedic diseases and is caused by a sub-condral ossification defect that results in increased thickness of soft articular cartilage, thus decreased nutrient and oxygen availability (from articular fluid) and secondary mechanical failure resulting in a concave bony defect and cartilage flap formation.
Avoiding a short-term relationship: how to identify a broken heart (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Initially it is important to be able to identify radiographic signs of cardiac chamber enlargement. The left atrium on the lateral view when enlarged causes a change in shape of the dorsocadual aspect of the cardiac silhouette.