A1_Veterinary Radiology

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is the branch or specialty of med. that deals with the study and application of imaging technology. like x-rays, & radiation for purposes of diagnosing & treating diseases.

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Radiology

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ENUMERATE
Types of Radiology

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1. Diagnostic Radiology
2. Interventional Radiology
3. Therapeutic Radiology

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is an advanced branch of vet. medicine that specializes in the interpretation of diagnostic images to help discover the underlying cause of animal diseases

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Diagnostic Radiology

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Uses imaging technologies to guide minimally invasive procedures and treatments.

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Interventional Radiology

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Uses radiation to treat diseases such as cancer.

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Therapeutic Radiology

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is used to see injuries, fetuses, diseases, abnormalities, and damages done to internal body parts and organs

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Radiology

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• provides a quick diagnosis in most emergency situations
• is used everyday with clinics

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radiology

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ENUMERATE
Different Imaging Technologies:

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MRI
UTZ
PET (Positron emission tomography)
CT scan
Diff. endoscopic procedures,

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Advantages of Different Imaging Technologies

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1. to have an accurate data or picture to have a confirmatory Dx. reducing the need for explor.lap.
2. Early detection of diseases
3. mostly non-invasive

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Disadvantages of Different Imaging Technologies

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1. High initial cost
2. It needs qualified personnel
3. Some Imaging technology, possess health risk if haphazardly done due to ionizing radiation

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was created to preserve space and provide a quick diagnosis

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Veterinary Direct Radiology System (Vet DRS)

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This system is noted for its ability to store many radiographs as well as produce accurate radiographic images that provide for an accurate diagnosis.

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Veterinary Direct Radiology System (Vet DRS)

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are portable and were made for the use of field vets.

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Smaller arrangements

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It was made for the vet to take shots of things such as a horses leg during the time of emergency for a quick diagnosis without being exposed to the radiation beams.

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Smaller arrangements

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are not portable; they remain within a radiology suite inside a veterinary clinic

All arrangements are digital.

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Larger arrangements

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An imaging technology where can now be taken on a horses leg.

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“Magnetic Resonance Imaging” (MRI)

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Before MRI was developed this procedure would have been the only way to determine the damage of a horse’s leg.

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surgery

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Bone diseases or abnormalities, ligaments, tendons, and joints can be examined by this technology.

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MRI

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Color can be added and images can be made 3-D using this system.
Allows a realistic image of the inside of a horse’s leg.

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MRI

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Advantages & Disadvantages of the Advancements

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1. provide quicker and more reliable images and diagnosis
2. allow the creation of more effective treatment plans
3. some radiographs may be misinterpreted or taken wrong
4. causes a prolonged diagnosis

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Scatter radiation can cause __________ which is basically the destruction of the cells within the body and may result in cancer or another hazardous illness

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cellular damage

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An individual should also not be involved within radiological activities because their developing fetus will be easily harmed by the least amount of radiation exposure.

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Pregnant women

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The Order of Operations consists of the following:

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1. an adequate technique chart or comparable system 2. positioning aids 3. protective clothing and other protective barriers 4. personnel dosimetry devices 5. emergency procedures

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age of an individual not be involved in any type of radiological activity because they have not fully developed; therefore, they are efficiently harmed by radiation exposure.

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18 yrs old

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Created to aid in the protection of both humans and animals against the hazardous “scatter radiation”.

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Order of Operations

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Individuals not be involved within radiological activities

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1. Individuals under the age of 18 2. Pregnant women

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