rad 2nd test

reasons for abdominal radiographs

V/D

changes in bloodwork

urinary tract dz

reproductive dz

standard views for abdomen

right lateral and VD

RL abdomen landmarks

Cranial; T7

• 3 rib spaces cranial to xiphoid process

• entire diaphragm needs to be included

  Caudal; greater trochanter

• center beam over the caudal aspect of the 13th rib

  Markers; ventral aspect of the abdomen

V/D abdomen

position; dorsal recumbency

• extend forelimbs forward, sandbags

  measure; caudal aspect of the 13th rib @ level with umbilicus

  landmarks; CR; T7 (diaphragm) CD; greater trochanter (pubis symphisis)

  marker; near diaphragm

what does GDV stand for

gastric dilatation volvulus

clinical signs for urinary tract dz

PU/PD

hematuria

dysuria

uroliths

oliguria

what are some reproductive problems

pyometras

dystocia

pregnancy

reasons to take thoracic radiographs

coughing

respiratory distress

cardiac eval

metastasis check

RL and VD thorax

landmarks

• cranial; manubrium

• caudal; ½ way between xiphoid and last tib or if you can include all ribs

  measure;

• thickest part of thorax

• behind the caudal border of the scapula

• Center beam; caudal aspect of scapula

during thorax radiographs when does exposure peak

during inspiration