Diagnostic Ultrasound in Large Animals - NBC

This rotation will provide students with experience in the diagnosis and treatment of large animal cardiac diseases and the use of M-mode, 2- dimensional real-time, pulsed wave, color flow and continuous wave Doppler echocardiography and exercising electrocardiography. Students will also gain experience in the use of diagnostic ultrasonography in the evaluation of tendon and ligament injuries, diseases of the thorax and abdomen, and the evaluation of masses, swellings, neonates and high-risk pregnancies. Students will also gain experience in patient preparation; obtaining a quality ultrasonographic or echocardiographic image and cardiac Doppler studies; and in interpretation of these images and studies with staff and faculty supervision. Students will be responsible for patient care of animals presented to the Heart Station/ Ultrasound Service during the rotation. Prerequisite: Core Medicine and Surgery Also Offered As: VCSN 7755 9 Credit Hours