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What does Nuclear scintigraphy locate?
metabolic activity of bone associated with inflammation or trauma
What radiographic isotope is attached to Methylene diphophonate salt in nuclear scintigraphy?
technetium 99
What binds to the bone is nuclear scintigraphy?
technetium 99
In nuclear scintigraphy the gamma camera detects gamma rays and creates a _ image not a _ image.
physiological
not physical
What 3 things are kept in mind with radioactive substances used for nuclear scintigraphy?DUQ
double glove and avoid contact
urine and feces disposal
quarantine animal for 3 days
What are the 3 phases of nuclear scintigraphy?VSB
vascular
soft tissue
bone
How long does the vascular phase last?
90 sec
How long does the bone phase last?
2.5-4hrs
What imaging technique is not reliable and detects hot spots/inflammation in soft tissues?
thermography
What kind of radiation is used in thermography?
infrared
What can lead to false positives with thermography?wbbms
wraps
blankets
bug bites
meds
shaving hair
Ultrsound is mainly used for what?
reproductive study
How many MHz does the US transducer have?
2-13
US is useful and easy is evaluating what tissue?
soft tissue
Uses of US in equine:RTAM
reproductive management
thoracic and cardiac evaluations
abdominal evaluation
musculoskelatal structures
Hyperechoic:WSB
white areas
solid tissue
bone
Hypoechoic:GML
grey areas
muscle blood
loose tissues
Anechoic:BLU
black areas
liquid
urine
In endoscopy when is the scope used to analyze laryngeal paralysis, infx, epitaxis, and resp dz?
scope at rest and during exercise
The guttural pouch does what?CHI
cools the carotids
holds 300-500ml
infx site
Name 2 other primary uses of endoscopy in the equine? GU
gastrointestinal tract disorders
urinary tract disorders
MRI and CT is used to ID
bone inflam
soft tissue leasion
MRI uses a 0.25 _ magnet (always on)
tesla
Is general anesthesia required for a MRI?
yes
CT is also particulary good for examing what tissue?
hard tissue
What advantage does CT have over other images?
superior resolution
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LA2: Dx Imaging (Nuclear Scintigraphy)
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