Intra-thoracic respiratory monitoring; diagnostic imaging aspects (SVS25)

While respiratory function of lungs such as physiological factors in animal patients can be evaluated through veterinary monitor, anatomical lesions that impede gas exchange of lungs can be clearly observed through digital radiography. With speedy operation and high resolution of image pixel, fainted or tiny lung lesions can be unveiled. Therefore, lung radiography is ease to perform with plentiful outcome. Nevertheless, in unstable patients, other imaging diagnostic tools such as ultrasound can also be used for observing lung and pleural lesions related to respiratory malfunction. Combining both of veterinary monitor and diagnostic imaging tools such as digital radiography of lung ultrasound, veterinary practitioners can understand the patient’s situation not only function and anatomical lesions. This information is worthful not only for diagnosis but the treatment planning and prognosis also.

• Consideration factors for radiographic lung interpretation.
• Black VS white lungs, how to make the diagnosis.
• How to apply ultrasound to evaluate respiratory function in unstable patients.
• Other than lungs, which abnormalities can cause respiratory failure.