Exotics

Equipment

high mAs, low kvp, collimate, grid not necessary

Bird’s bones have less

calcium and ossification and more radiolucent

Exotics tend to be more

jumpy and easily stressed

physical restraints include

tubes, rope, sandbags, containers, radiolucent tape

chemical restraints include

inhalant, towel, heat lamp

Avian thorax should be taken during

pause in respiration

GI stasis is common in

rabbits and birds

GI study for avians can be used for

foreign bodies and GI stasis

Hedehogs need the skin tissue to be

pulled back

Cannot keep turtles in what position very long

VD

Common artifact for exotics

breathing motion

birds should be rolled in a towel to prevent

dislocation

Fish restraints include

plastic bag, paper towel

possible reasons for exotics s-ray

metabolic bone ds, egg bound, GI stasis, fractures, foreign bodies, urinary issues