All dental procedures are done in the specified procedure room. This is reduce contamination within the rest of the hospital from bacterial aerosolization. Mouths are full of microbes and it is said that there are over 600 different types of bacteria in a dogs mouth.
The surgical tables used for Dental Procedures are automated and temperature regulated - this assists animals who are under anaesthetic to maintain their body temperature.
Ultrasound, Radiology, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Veterinarians use many modes of imaging, from radiographs (X-rays) to computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each type employs different methods to create images, and each is best suited to distinct bodily components.
While CT and MRI units are rarely seen outside of large specialty practices, ultrasound technology is more common, with many clinics using ultrasound machines on a daily basis for diagnosis and other procedures. Craig View Veterinary Clinic has separate rooms to perform Ultrasounds and Radiographs.
Ultrasound Ultrasound is a very non-invasive modality that has no side effects, although occasionally mild sedation is needed to help an anxious patient remain still so a clear image can be captured.
Radiographs provide an overall snapshot of an abdomen or a thorax, ultrasound does not offer a view of the entire region in the body. Ultrasound does, however, allow veterinarians to look at the architecture of an organ, which can be very useful.
One of the most common and useful medical diagnostic procedures is radiography or x-rays. The term x-rays originates from 1895 when the German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the technique.
X-rays are most useful for viewing areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities and when viewing solid tissues. The greatest benefit of x-rays is their ability to penetrate tissues and show internal structures. Both x-rays and visible light rays are forms of electromagnetic energy carried in waves by photons. The difference between visible light and x-rays is the amount of energy in the individual photons. X-rays are most useful for viewing areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities and when viewing solid tissues.
