V U
Veterinary Medical Ultrasound
Visit preparation
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Book appointment via phone or email
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Book multiple appointments on the same day for a discount
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Arrange for the patient to arrive one hour prior to the scheduled ultrasound
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Email a copy of the patient's history and blood results for review prior to ultrasound
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Allow 30 - 60 minutes for abdominal ultrasound, longer for additional procedures such as FNA +/or centests
Patient preparation
Correct patient preparation for ultrasound scanning is vital for optimum image acquisition.​ Ideally place and intravenous catheter for administration of sedation, obtain permission for sedation with owner prior to ultrasound. Clip the patient in preparation for ultrasound:
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Cranial – extend to xiphoid process (pink arrow) and follow the costal arch (green arrow heads) dorsolaterally on left and right abdominal wall.
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Caudal – extend to pubic symphysis​
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Dorsal and lateral – extend to the sub lumbar muscles (yellow arrow heads), following the costal arch
