Exotics and Alternative Imaging

​Best Lateral Abdomen

Brooklynn
Aya
Aleks
Cass

(This one has less of the thorax than the others. The hind legs are pulled back to get a great view of the caudal abdomen.)

Kennedy
Emma
Emily
Peyton

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(Best Margins)

​Best VD Abdomen

​Madison L
Nadia
Bailey

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(like the settings, contrast on this one.)

Best Lateral Thorax

Courtney
Kylie
Shelly

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​Best VD Thorax
(only one with the legs pulled forward. Great to have nothing obstrucing view of thorax)

​Madison L
Nadia
Bailey

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(This would be the straightest X-ray. No stifles in view)

Best Lateral Pelvis

Madison T
Sloan
Chase
Sonia

(The straightest. Good margins)

Best VD Pelvis

Multiple Choice

What are the 3 reasons why anesthesia is recommended for radiographic exotic pets?

• Increase stress on the patient, cost, and scatter radiation.

• Actually, there is no need to use anesthesia for exotic pets.

• Maximize the risk of injury to the patient, staff, and pet owners

• Reduces FAS, motion blur, and maximizes ALARA

Multiple Choice

Where do you measure when radiographing rodents or pocket pets?

• Tail base
• Nose tip
• Base of the ear

• Thickest portion

• Lateral canthi of the eye

Match

Can you match the x-rays to the species?

Hedgehog-o-gram

Guinea Pig-o-gram

Armadillo-gram

Bat-o-gram

Parrot-o-gram

• Hedgehog-o-gram

• Guinea Pig-o-gram

• Armadillo-gram

• Bat-o-gram

• Parrot-o-gram

Multiple Choice

Is this a rodent or a rabbit skull?

• Rodent

• Rabbit

Multiple Choice

Where do you measure for an abdominal view of a pocket pet?

• Cranial abdomen / over the liver

• At the tip of the tail / caudal to pelvis

• Over the greater trochanter

• C4-C5

Word Cloud

What type of animal is this?
Write your best guess (in 1-2 words).

Open Ended

Using proper directional terminology, describe this x-ray view.

Match

Match the following

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Red

• Light purple

lungs

Intestinal loops

Liver

Heart

Ventriculus

• lungs

• Intestinal loops

• Liver

• Heart

• Ventriculus

Multiple Choice

Why do we minimize contact and keep fish on a wet towel for radiography?

• To speed up the radiography process and save time.
• To protect the mucus layer on their skin / scales

• To dry out the fish and make it easier to handle.
• To increase scatter radiation and degrade image quality.

Open Ended

What are the 3 wildlife rules for radiography?

Open Ended

What's going on in the x-ray of this raccoon?

​Need a (short!)
break?

Multiple Choice

What 2 types of energies are used for MRI?

• Radio waves and magnetic energy

• Gravitational and magnetic energy

• Kinetic energy and radio waves

• Electric energy and sound waves

Multiple Choice

What is the contrast agent used for MRI?

• Barium-based agents
• Iodine-based agents
• Gadolinium-based agents
• Fluoxetine-based agents

Open Ended

What is a safety precaution we should be aware of for MRI?

Multiple Choice

What does CT stand for?

• Computed Tomography
• Computerized Terminology
• Computed Technology
• Centralized Testing

Multiple Choice

Why is heavy sedation/anesthesia required for animals getting a CT?

• To make the animals more comfortable and give anesthetists something to do.

• To speed up the scanning process and allow technicians to leave the room.

• Prevent motion and ensure positioning for perfect symmetry.

Multiple Choice

How does a CT scan work?

• A CT scan works by taking multiple X-ray images from different angles around the body and processing them with a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images.
• A CT scan works by analyzing blood samples to detect abnormalities in the body.
• A CT scan works by measuring electrical activity in the brain to produce images.
• A CT scan works by using sound waves to create images of the body.

Categorize

Options (16)

Uses Radiation

Better for bone / air

Requires perfect symmetry

No radiation exposure

Good for soft tissues

Used for brain and spinal cord imaging

More expensive than CT scans

Uses radio waves

Quicker for trauma cases

Uses magnetic energy

Is at Riverview Animal Health Centre

Can have monitoring equipment in the room

No metal allowed in room

Bananas!

Ketchup!

Gadolinium contrast agent

Organize these options into the right categories

CT

MRI

Something Yellow

Something Red

Multiple Choice

In what format are Fluoroscopy images saved?

• JPEG
• DICOM
• PNG
• PDF

Multiple Choice

What is important to consider when it comes to radiation safety concerns with fluoroscopy?

• Risk of radiation-induced skin injuries, ALARA, need for proper training and safety protocols

• Wearing sunglasses is sufficient protection
• Radiation dose does not need to be monitored
• Radiation exposure has no long-term effects

Multiple Choice

What type of camera is used for nuclear scintigraphy?

• Thermal camera
• X-ray camera
• Infrared camera
• Gamma camera

Multiple Choice

How does nuclear scintigraphy work on horses?

• Nuclear scintigraphy works by analyzing the horse's blood samples under a microscope.
• Nuclear scintigraphy relies on ultrasound technology to detect abnormalities in the horse's body.
• Nuclear scintigraphy works by detecting gamma rays emitted from a radioactive substance injected into the horse's bloodstream, highlighting areas of abnormal activity.
• Nuclear scintigraphy involves using X-rays to visualize the horse's internal organs.

Multiple Choice

Why are horses kept 48-72 hours after nuclear scintigraphy?

• To allow the radioactive isotopes to decay to a safe level
• To prevent the horse from escaping
• To speed up the radioactive decay process
• To provide a comfortable environment for the horse

Categorize

Options (12)

Cheaper

More Expensive

Good for nasal cavities and urethras

Easier to transport

Not very portable

More durable

Used for upper / lower GI studies, oropharynx, tracheoscopy / bronchoscopy, vaginoscopy 

Allows movement in most directions, as well as biopsy ports​

Only one person can view image at a time

Feeds to a video monitor for real-time evaluation with multiple people

Organize these options into the right categories

Rigid Endoscope

Flexible Endoscope

Something Yellow

Something Red

Multiple Choice

What 3 things can an endoscope do?

• Repair, evaluate and submerge

• Evaluation, diagnose and treat 

• Cook, clean, and play musical instruments

• Observe, visualize, and picture

Word Cloud

In 1-2 words, name a body system that a endoscope could be used for.

Poll

Which is your favourite Advanced Imaging?

• Fluoroscopy

• Nuclear Scintigraphy

• CT

• Endoscopy

• MRI