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Radiology II

Course developers

Prior knowledge

Vete2013, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals I

Vete2014, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II

Vete2015, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals III

Vete4077, Radiology I

Vete4111, Clinical and Laboratory Diagnostics II

Vete6022, Physiology I

Vete6023, Physiology II

Course abstract

Study course is design to provide students with knowledges and practical skills of veterinary radiology, interpretative different area radiographs and write report.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledges: students expand current knowledge of a specific area of interests related to different breed animal radiographs. Assessment – three tests.
Skills: perform radiographic examination to different breed animals. Assessment – at practical works.
Competence: to analyze radiographs, write radiology reports. Assessment – three tests and at practical works.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Thoracic imaging - indications, normal anatomy, views, position. Interpretation. Esophagus, trachea. 2h lectures, 3h practical work.
2. Thoracic imaging – lung parenchyma, bronchial tree, heart.2h lecture, 3h practical work.
3. Thoracic imaging – clinical cases. Test – thoracic imaging. 1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
4. Abdominal imaging - indications, normal anatomy, views, position. Interpretation. Gastrointestinal tract. 1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
5. Abdominal imaging – urogenital system, lymph nodes, spleen.1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
6. Abdominal imaging – clinical cases. Test – abdominal imaging. KEGA presentations.1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
7. Appendicular skeleton – indications, normal anatomy, views, position.1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
8. Appendicular skeleton – most common diseases in small animal medicine. 2h lecture, 3h practical work.
9. Appendicular skeleton – most common diseases in equine medicine.1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
10. Appendicular skeleton – clinical cases. Test – appendicular skeleton. 1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
11. Skull imaging – indications, normal anatomy, views, position. 1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.
12. Skull imaging – rare.
13. Skull imaging – clinical cases. Test – skull imaging. KEGA presentations.1h lecture, 1.5h practical work.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Successfully completed four tests and KEGA work.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Clinical and Epidemiological Case Analysis (KEGA) – students should write radiograph report. Radiographs is issued by lecturer.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Student skills are assessed in accordance with the procedures specified in the tasks of the practical work.
The study course tests are evaluated in accordance with the criteria of the 10 point system scale. At the end of semester students should pass exam. To get access to exam, all tests and KEGA work must be evaluated with a successful grade.
Additional opportunity: students can get a cumulative exam if for the first time all tests is passed with grade above and tests must be written on a day scheduled by the lecturer. One test can be rewritten.

Compulsory reading

1. Thrall D.E. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology. 6th Edition. USA: Elsevier, 2013. 845 p.
2. Holloway A., McConnell. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology. UK: British Small Animal veterinary Association, 2013. 392 p.

Further reading

1. Brien R., Barr F. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal Imaging. UK: British Small Animal veterinary Association, 2012. 252 p.
2. Barr F., Kirberger R. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Imaging. UK: British Small Animal veterinary Association, 2006. 286 p.
3. Clinical radiology of the horse. J.A. Butler ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. Oxford, UK; Ames, Iowa: Willey-Blackwell, 2008. 748 p.

Periodicals and other sources

LLU Fundamentālās bibliotēkas datu bāzes

Notes

Compulsory course of study program Veterinary medicine, 6th semester.