A Comprehensive Overview for Performing a Routine Diagnostic Echocardiographic Ultrasound Exam in Canines and Felines
Includes... Live positioning / imaging demonstration!
This instructional DVD is designed to provide an introduction to veterinary echocardiography examinations The lecture presentation includes indications for performing echocardiography, animal preparation, positioning, scanning techniques, and normal sonographic anatomy. A live demonstration of a routine canine and feline echocardiography examination is included, as well as a feature on system knobology and image optimization.
The program is ideal for the veterinarian who is considering the use of ultrasound in his/her practice, or who may be at an entry-level of performing veterinary echocardiography examinations. This video lecture also serves as an excellent resource after attending an educational seminar.
Objectives
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
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Discuss the indications for performing echocardiographic examination.
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Describe the standard body orientation and imaging planes used when performing an echocardiographic examination.
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Identify normal cardiac anatomy and perform a subjective assessment of cardiac function.
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Describe basic 2-D measurements included in a routine echocardiographic examination.
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Discuss the basic ultrasound system optimization.
Program topics include
Indications for performing echocardiographic examination
Standard body orientation and imaging planes used when performing an echocardiographic examination
Identifying normal cardiac anatomy and performing a subjective assessment of cardiac function
Basic 2-D measurements included in a routine echocardiographic examination
Basic ultrasound system optimization for echocardiography
Compatible with set-top DVD players, DVD-Rom drives, DVD-R drives, and DVD+R drives.