Radiographs and ultrasound imaging are a mainstay in veterinary hospitals today and they are an immediate diagnostic tool that Dr. Rankin uses to aid in the diagnosis of many different illnesses and injuries. From bone fractures to viewing the various organs in the body, X-rays and ultrasound can provide a valuable and timely aid in rendering a proper diagnosis and thus they can be potentially life-saving with early detection of internal issues.
Both radiography and ultrasonography are painless non-invasive tools that greatly aid in disease diagnosis.
At Rankin Veterinary Hospital PC, Dr. Rankin uses a digital radiograph machine to obtain almost instant images of the internal body. Digital radiographs are safer for the patient and the staff as they produce less radiation and immediate technique correction if needed. These digital images are easily managed and can be sent electronically to a certified radiologist if need be.
X-rays do require the patient to be still. Most radiographs can be taken without sedation, but, some procedures require sedation to complete. Fractious or aggressive pets may need sedation as well as some studies require exact positioning with sedation being required. Dr. Rankin will discuss with you any need for sedation beforehand.
Common X-rays will include views of the bones in search of breaks or tumors and viewing internal organs for their size and shape to see if there is any evidence of a disease process going on. Common organs like the heart, lungs, liver, intestines, spleen, and urinary bladder are all readily identifiable with radiography.
Ultrasonography is new to Dr. Rankin. The hospital has recently purchased a state of the art veterinary ultrasound. Ultrasound imaging is a powerful diagnostic tool. It uses high-frequency sound waves that reflect accurate images of various organs. It is useful for the heart and circulatory system, the gastrointestinal system, and the skeletal system. Many disease processes can be identified by ultrasound as well as blockages and injuries. Ultrasonography is also very useful monitoring pregnancy.
Radiographs and ultrasound imaging are a mainstay in veterinary hospitals today and they are an immediate diagnostic tool that Dr. Rankin uses to aid in the diagnosis of many different illnesses and injuries. From bone fractures to viewing the various organs in the body, X-rays and ultrasound can provide a valuable and timely aid in rendering a proper diagnosis and thus they can be potentially life-saving with early detection of internal issues.
Both radiography and ultrasonography are painless non-invasive tools that greatly aid in disease diagnosis.
At Rankin Veterinary Hospital PC, Dr. Rankin uses a digital radiograph machine to obtain almost instant images of the internal body. Digital radiographs are safer for the patient and the staff as they produce less radiation and immediate technique correction if needed. These digital images are easily managed and can be sent electronically to a certified radiologist if need be.
X-rays do require the patient to be still. Most radiographs can be taken without sedation, but, some procedures require sedation to complete. Fractious or aggressive pets may need sedation as well as some studies require exact positioning with sedation being required. Dr. Rankin will discuss with you any need for sedation beforehand.
Common X-rays will include views of the bones in search of breaks or tumors and viewing internal organs for their size and shape to see if there is any evidence of a disease process going on. Common organs like the heart, lungs, liver, intestines, spleen, and urinary bladder are all readily identifiable with radiography.
Ultrasonography is new to Dr. Rankin. The hospital has recently purchased a state of the art veterinary ultrasound. Ultrasound imaging is a powerful diagnostic tool. It uses high-frequency sound waves that reflect accurate images of various organs. It is useful for the heart and circulatory system, the gastrointestinal system, and the skeletal system. Many disease processes can be identified by ultrasound as well as blockages and injuries. Ultrasonography is also very useful monitoring pregnancy.
