by Michael Q. Bailey, DVM, DACVR
Small Animal Pulmonary Patterns: Part 1 and 2
Pulmonary patterns recognition is the most difficult concept to teach and the most difficult and frustrating to learn, yet a pattern is only part of the puzzle. The pathology identification is within the interpretations of the mixture or complex pulmonary patterns and a recognition of the implications on the pulmonary parenchyma and less in the pleural space, extra-thoracic structures or the mediastinum. This session will build on the basic interpretation paradigm of the pulmonary patterns with an emphasis on describing what is visible or not visible on the thoracic radiograph. intrinsic lung diseases or diseases of the lung parenchyma. The diseases cause inflammation or scarring of the lung tissue (interstitial lung disease) or result in filling of the air spaces with exudate and debris (pneumonitis). These diseases can be characterized according to etiological factors. They include idiopathic fibrotic diseases, connective-tissue diseases, drug-induced lung disease, environmental exposures (inorganic and organic dusts), and primary diseases of the lungs (including sarcoidosis).
Small Animal Thoracic Pathology:
The pleura, chest wall, and respiratory muscles are the components of the respiratory pump, and they need to function normally for effective ventilation. When you identify and describe a pulmonary change the question that must be answered is where the disease is located; Is the disease in a specific part of the thorax, intra or extra pulmonary? Diseases of these structures result in lung restriction, impaired ventilatory function, and respiratory failure. This session highlights the recognition of extra-pulmonary or extrinsic thoracic disorders that are a disease of the mediastinum, pleura, or chest wall.
Lower the Dose and the Optimal Diagnostic Image:
The smallest amount of radiation exposure can pose a health risk to the whole practice. Female Veterinary staff may be particularly at risk, as they typically capture x-ray images. X-rays scatter in all directions, even when an animal is sedated and/or positioning devices are used; if you reduce scatter, you will reduce radiation. Using the radiation safety principle of ALARA we will discuss how we can lower the dose of radiation as low as is possible.
Dr. Bailey is originally from New Jersey, where he completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. He obtained his DVM from historic Tuskegee University in Alabama and then completed a small-animal rotating internship and radiology residency at Michigan State University. Dr. Bailey has presented worldwide on medical topics where he has enjoyed meeting thousands of veterinary colleagues. Before joining IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants, where he is Director of Medical Innovations in Telemedicine, he served on the faculty at Tuskegee University, Michigan State University. He was tenured at The Ohio State University. He spent five years supplying imaging services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, referral, and ER facilities and was the lead radiologist for a large (950+) hospital national practice. He likes traveling with his wife, rebuilding cars and motorcycles, and photography when not working. He is President-Elect of AVMA.
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