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Fluoroscopy For Your Veterinary Clinic
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By Vikki Harmonay
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The level of care for pets has improved
dramatically in recent years. Many tests and
diagnostic Fluoroscopy For Your Veterinary Clinic
techniques used on humans are now available for
use on animals. Fluoroscopy is one such
diagnostic tool that is being used by
veterinarians. Fluoroscopy is a kind of advanced
medical imaging that lets veterinarians view the
inside of a pets body while it is in motion.
Similar to an X-ray, fluoroscopy provides
multiple images instead of just one. This
technique captures motion in real time, somewhat
like an X-ray movie. By producing multiple
images, its easy to view the structure and
function of organs to identify abnormalities or
issues.
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A fluoroscopy machine in a veterinary clinic
usually includes a main body unit thats
connected to a C-arm unit. The C-arm unit extends
around where the cat or dog is positioned on the
table. The patient sits or stands inside a
plastic box on the table, with the box positioned
within the two sides of the C-arm. Then, the
X-ray beam is targeted at the animal. The imaging
team will coax the dog or cat to do different
things during the exam in order to get images
from different positions. The C-arm and the main
body unit move in tandem alongside the dog or cat
to adjust to the height and location, based on
its position and size.
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Fluoroscopy is used to visualize body systems
like the heart, digestive system and respiratory
system. With fluoroscopy, one can view the motion
that occurs when an animal breathes or swallows,
allowing one to see abnormalities that occur,
food as it moves from the esophagus and into the
stomach and how the wind pipe changes shaped when
air passes through. This enables the vet to
diagnose and/or monitor any disorders.
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If a veterinarian is performing a swallow study
for a pet, the pet will be placed in the box.
During the fluoroscopy, the dog will be fed a
variety of food mixtures, including dry kibble,
semi-formed soft food and liquids, each
containing a contrast materials that will be
illuminated during the exam. This is helpful in
identifying and diagnosing Reflux disease,
Esophageal Motility disorders, Epiglottic
abnormalities and even issues with airways.
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You might think that a C-Arm might be financially
out of reach for your veterinary practice.
However, a refurbished or used C-Arm is much more
affordable and still comes with a great service
warranty and the performance you need. The
experts at Atlantis Worldwide have been helping
healthcare providers find the right medical
imaging solutions for more than 30 years and
would love to help you. Contact Us
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