Avian

Question 1

Measurement for avian whole body lateral

Answer 1

Center of keel

Question 2

You should always tape over the Humerus.
What bones should you never tape over in avian physical restraint and why

Answer 2

Radius/ Ulna
If they flap, it can fracture

Question 3

Avian whole body VD key positioning

Answer 3

Keel over spine

Question 4

Wings, legs and head manipulation for avian whole body VD

Answer 4

Wings: lateral
Legs: Extended
Head: taped under mandible/ guillotine

Question 5

Measurement for avian whole body VD

Answer 5

Center of Keel

Question 6

Contrast studies in avian are done in lateral and VD. What is the contrast agent used for avian GI contrast studies

Answer 6

Barium as long as there’s no perforation in the GI tract

Question 7

Tube placement for avian contrast study

Answer 7

Into crop or esophagus

Question 8

Preferred preparation for avian GI contrast study

Answer 8

Fasting for at least 4 hours

Question 9

Times of exposure in avian GI contrast study

Answer 9

0, 10, 30, 60