Ultrasound

Specialty Bites

Introduction to abdominal ultrasound

Liver, Spleen and Gastrointestinal Tract

Liver, spleen and gastrointestinal tract

Urinary Tract and Reproductive System

Urinary tract and reproductive system

Pancreas, Adrenal Glands and Lymph Nodes

Pancreas, adrenal glands and lymph nodes

Ultrasound-guided biopsies. An introduction to Doppler. Abdominal vasculature.

Final Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

This course is a foundational course for vets starting out their journey learning abdominal ultrasound. It includes:Module 1 - Introduction to abdominal ultrasound<ul><li>Image formation</li><li>Image optimisation</li><li>Terminology</li><li>Artefacts</li><li>Patient and room preparation</li></ul>Module 2 - Liver, spleen and gastrointestinal tract<ul><li>Anatomy of the abdominal cavity. Common abnormalities of the general abdomen</li><li>Liver: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Spleen: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Gastrointestinal tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li></ul>Module 3 - Urinary tract and reproductive system<ul><li>Kidneys and ureters: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Bladder: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Female reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Male reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li></ul>Module 4 - Pancreas, adrenal glands and lymph nodes<ul><li>Pancreas: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Lymph nodes: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Pancreas (left limb, right limb and body): how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li><li>Adrenals (left and right): how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials</li></ul>Module 5 - Ultrasound-guided biopsies. An introduction to Doppler. Abdominal vasculature.<ul><li>Materials and instruments for performing FNA. Aspiration techniques.</li><li>Complications of ultrasound-guided biopsies.</li><li>Principles of Doppler and how to use Doppler during abdominal ultrasound examinations.</li><li>Assessment of abdominal vasculature: abdominal circulation and portal circulation. Identifying the aorta, vena cava and portal vein.</li></ul>

This course covers the theoretical principles and foundations of abdominal ultrasound of dogs and cats.

Abdominal Ultrasound of the Dog and Cat

UniVets Global provides Hands-On Practical Courses and Training for Veterinary Professionals (Academies). 

UniVets Global Academies - Hands-On Practical Courses and Training for Veterinary Professionals 

Course content

Abdominal Ultrasound of the Dog and Cat

Ana Mafalda Dordio

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