Speaker:
Silvia Rabba, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl.ECVDI
Learning objectives
This course is designed for beginners in veterinary diagnostic radiology.
The objectives of the course are focuses on patient positioning, radiation safety, radiographic anatomy and basic image interpretation in common routine scenarios.
The course consists of a theoretical part and a practical part with an interactive teaching.
AGENDA
Day 1. Tuesday 13 April
Thorax
08.45 - 09.00 Registration – Welcome
09.00 - 09.45 Technique and radiographic anatomy of the thorax
09.45 - 10.30 Radiographic image interpretation: Thorax
10.30 - 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 - 11.45 Interpretation paradigms – Lung patterns
11.45 - 12.30 Mediastinum
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch Break
13.30 - 15.00 Practical session – Technique (thorax)
15.00 - 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 - 17.30 Computer labs: Thoracic cases (small groups)
Day 2. Wednesday 14 April
Abdomen
09.00 - 09.45 Technique and radiographic anatomy of the abdomen
09.45 - 10.30 Radiographic image interpretation: Abdomen
10.30 - 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 - 11.45 Urinary Tract (+ contrast procedures)
11.45 - 12.30 Gastrointestinal tract, liver and spleen
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch Break
13.30 - 15.00 Practical session – Technique (abdomen)
15.00 - 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 - 17.30 Computer labs: Abdominal cases (small groups)
Day 3. Thursday 15 April
Appendicular + Axial Skeleton
09.00 - 10.00 Technique and interpretation paradigms for the appendicular skeleton
10.00 - 10.45 Technique and interpretation paradigms for the axial skeleton
10.45 - 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 - 12.00 Aggressive versus non-aggressive bone lesion
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch Break
13.00 - 14.30 Practical session – Technique (appendicular + axial skeleton)
14.30 - 16.30 Computer labs: Orthopaedic, skull and spine cases (small groups)