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How are oblique or special view named and made?
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Should be named in the same method used in naming the standard views
Can add angles of obliquity Angle, measured in degrees is added after the first direction designation |
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What should you consider when interpreting radiographs?
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Technical characterizes
Normal or not anatomic variation or age related change True lesions: incidental or clinically relevant Conclusions about findings Recommendations of the next stop |
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What are examples of errors in radiographic interpretation?
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False positive diagnosis
False negative diagnosis |
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What does an error mean in regards to the patient?
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Inappropriate therapy
Euthanasia Untreated disease |
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How do you identify radiographic signs (lesions)?
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-organ vs area approach
-note any changes from normal -assemble a basic description of the lesion -appearance -opacity -location -surroundings -prioritize |
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How does anatomic location affect location of the lesion?
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Affects further testing, treatment options and prognosis
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How do you prioritize when viewing radiographs?
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Develop a useful set of ddxs
Eliminate diseases that are unlikely and unrelated to the patient Consider prior probability, history, signalment Old vs young |
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What take thoracic radiograhs?
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Rule in or rule out disease
Establish Normalcy Cheap Rapid results Information on multiple systems |
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What are the minimum requirements for thoracic radiographs?
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Two view that are othogonal to each other
Standard views: Left to right lateral (r lateral) Dorsoventral (DV) Right to lift lateral (l lateral) Ventraldorsal (VD) |
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T/F
You can only use lateral views in large animals. |
True unless they are foals
May take multiple 3-4 overlapping films to capture the entire thorax |
