5- Options for imagining the emergency critical care patient

Question 1

How to radiographically position cardiovascular compromised animals

Answer 1

placing on the back compresses the Vena Cava & reduces Cardiac Output

Question 2

T/F CT has a higher specificity/sensitivity than US/Radiograph

Answer 2

True

Question 3

How long does it take for us to obtain a full report from a CT

Answer 3

Quick to get images but hours to get a full report
this is not helpful in an emergency case
slow to prep animal

Question 4

What is considered the gold standard imaging technique in ECC patients ?

Answer 4

CT

Question 5

What is MRI good for investigating

Answer 5

Intracranial lesions & spinal lesions
Distal limb lameness - equine

Question 6

Name 2 disadvantages of MRI

Answer 6

slow, bad availability and utility

Question 7

disadvantage of radiography

Answer 7

often requires restraint/sedation
harmful radiation

Question 8

What imaging is widely available and cheap

Answer 8

radiograph

Question 9

When is endoscopy useful

Answer 9

upper respiratory distress in equine
can be curative

Question 10

List 2 advantages of ultrasound

Answer 10

non-invasive
rapid
easy to interpret
minimal training needed

Question 11

List 2 disadvantages of ultrasound

Answer 11

does not allow assessment of the deep thoracic structures
does not allow assessment of airways

Question 12

What species is FLASH (radiography) used in

Answer 12

Equine

Question 13

Describe how to position a respiratory compromised animal

Answer 13

place on healthy lung so animal does not have to rely on diseased lung

Question 14

Describe how to position an animal with neurological compromise

Answer 14

head dropping down may cause increased pressure- so try and avoid this