5- Options for imagining the emergency critical care patient Flashcards
How to radiographically position cardiovascular compromised animals
placing on the back compresses the Vena Cava & reduces Cardiac Output
T/F CT has a higher specificity/sensitivity than US/Radiograph
True
How long does it take for us to obtain a full report from a CT
Quick to get images but hours to get a full report
this is not helpful in an emergency case
slow to prep animal
What is considered the gold standard imaging technique in ECC patients ?
CT
What is MRI good for investigating
Intracranial lesions & spinal lesions
Distal limb lameness - equine
Name 2 disadvantages of MRI
slow, bad availability and utility
disadvantage of radiography
often requires restraint/sedation
harmful radiation
What imaging is widely available and cheap
radiograph
When is endoscopy useful
upper respiratory distress in equine
can be curative
List 2 advantages of ultrasound
non-invasive
rapid
easy to interpret
minimal training needed
List 2 disadvantages of ultrasound
does not allow assessment of the deep thoracic structures
does not allow assessment of airways
What species is FLASH (radiography) used in
Equine
Describe how to position a respiratory compromised animal
place on healthy lung so animal does not have to rely on diseased lung
Describe how to position an animal with neurological compromise
head dropping down may cause increased pressure- so try and avoid this
