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Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program San Juan College VETT215 Diagnostic Imaging 3 Coursework Week Five Review of Avian and Exotics Diagnostic Imaging of Avian and Exotics VETT 215: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging 3 Week Five Week Five is on Avian and Exotic Radiography Read through the course materials, websites, and the information posted on your course website. You should be familiar with the requirements of the class, the various types of assignments that you will be required to complete, how to take online exams, and the criteria for completing this class. Should you or your preceptor have any questions about the course or any of its requirements, you or your preceptor, should contact a veterinary technology staff member. Please make sure to view the Power Point on Avian and Exotic Diagnostic Imaging Websites Avian Radiology http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002&PID=2574 Radiographic Anatomy of Adult Falcons http://www.ivis.org/journals/ExoticDVM/10-3/quiliquini.pdf Exotics Radiology Interactive Website http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/specrad/radiology/entrance.html Reading Assignment 1 Radiography for Veterinary Technicians by Lavin, Chapter 27, pp 464-511. Written Assignment 1 Based on the Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, by Lavin, Chapter 27, pgs. 464-511, answer the following questions. Articles provided in the week 5 coursework. Please answer and be familiar with the following: 1. T or F ______ A longer exposure time is necessary when radiographing avian and exotics. 2. T or F _______ Avian and exotic patients are measured using a caliper. 3. T or F _______Maximum kilovoltage (kvP) is less important in avian and exotic radiography. 4. T or F _______ The same principals in radiography that are used in companion animals can also be used with avian and exotics. 5. T or F _______ There is no risk of scatter radiation when imaging a small patient such as avian or exotics. VETT 215: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging 3 Week Five 6. List the three types of restraint used for avian and exotics. 7. Physical restraint involves certain devices. List 4 of them. 8. What is the preferred exposure time for radiographing avian and exotics? 9. If putting a bird or exotic patient under anesthesia, what should be used to prevent hypothermia? 10. These bones of the avian are thinner than in other animals. 11. What are the differences in the number of cervical vertebrae between mammals and birds? 12. T or F ______ Birds have a diaphragm. 13. What supports the primary flight feathers? 14. T or F_______Anesthetizing a healthy bird is recommended. 15. Explain manual restraint for a whole body ventrodorsal view of the avian. 16. Why should a bird be fasted prior to radiography? 17. Why is it important for manual restraint of the bird when radiographing the wing? 18. List two ways to take whole body radiographs of a rat. 19. What is the best diagnostic tool for small rodents? 20. What is the best method of restraint for the rat? 21. Why is proper positioning important in radiographing the cranial cardiac border in a rat? 22. List common reasons for radiographing a rabbit. 23. What is the best method of restraint for a rabbit? 24. Why is the thoracic viscera difficult to view in the guinea pig? 25. What is the most common reason for radiographing a Chinchilla? 26. Why can radiography images be difficult on a turtle? VETT 215: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging 3 Week Five 27. List two ways to restrain a turtle for radiography images. 28. How do you prepare a turtle for dorsoventral radiography? 29. List a few types of restraint needed for a lizard? 30. How do you protect the personnel during radiography of an aggressive lizard? What can you do with their snout? 31. Snakes are difficult to radiograph due to their anatomy. What is the best way to obtain a good radiograph of a snake to view entire anatomy? 32. What type of restraint can be used for amphibians? 33. What is the most commonly used view for amphibians? 34. What is the best way to radiograph a fish and why? 35. List two ways a fish can be radiographed. Assignment Checklist for VETT 215 Week Five The following checklist shows all the items that you need to complete for this week of the course. This is for your records and you do not need to submit this to the instructor. Assignment Checklist 1. Visit the course site and check each section. 2. Reading Assignment One Lavin, Chapter 27, pp 464-511. 3. Written Assignment One Questions from Reading Lavin 4. Case Study Written Assignment 5. Complete the Weekly Quiz. VETT 215: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging 3 Week Five Check Upon Completion