Ultrasound

Re: Ultrasound

Chris Geddes — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:46:59 GMT

A load of free videos (no vested interest, haven't even reviewed then, just came across them recently)

Chris

http://www.vetacademy.org/CE-CPD-Providers/bcf-technology

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Rob Loxley — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 23:31:47 GMT

I've been on the basic BCF one which is a good introduction and pretty cheap; also been on some more in depth Improve ones which were good too.

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Busybee — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 18:42:03 GMT

I also think it helps a great deal to get used to your own machine. I know we had a BCF representative come into the practice and go through the basics of small animal ultrasound on our own machine and we each got to practice as well. Very useful so may be worth asking your boss (if you have one!) if this would be possible.

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Sarah Keir — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:53:06 GMT

I've been on several Improve International ultrasound courses, basic and more advanced, and found them to be very good.

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Lasercat — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:50:19 GMT

Hi I was just wondering which course you went on? I am considering attending a basic ultrasound course as I am completely new to it and would be keen to learn. I have seen one on the BCF technology website, has anyone attended one of their courses? Many thanks

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Mike Martin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:17:49 GMT

As well as the above, I believe 'seeing practice' with an expert ultrasonographer is the best way to learn the best method and approach and see lots of stuff to get your eye in. This also counts towards your annual CPD. It helps you bond with your local referral centre - who would be delighted with you finding more stuff, much of which you can do yourself, but probably creates more referrals for them too. The classic win-win.

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Mike Martin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:17:30 GMT

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Mike Martin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:17:12 GMT

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Sarah Keir — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:16:58 GMT

Practice, practice, practice! My long suffering dog is a patch work of different clip areas growing back at different times! She is so used to it now that she doesn't need anyone to hold her and she goes to sleep! Not ideal as she is perfect weight and not panting but many hours practicing on her are invaluable.

Also if anything goes to surgery after you've scanned it, have a look and see what the surgeon (or your self) finds and tie this in with what you had seen in the scan.

Sarah

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Christopher Saul — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:39:18 GMT

Good question - I wish there were an easy answer

one imporant point to grasp is to make sure that every time you do an ultrasound, do the same exam each time. Some people start with the bladder and go clockwise around the abdomen, others follow a list of organs e.g. liver, spleen then kidneys, whatever. Some people ultrasound with the patient in dorsal recumbency , others prefer lateral. To be honest it doesn't matter; do the same each time so you get used to identifying the organs one by one.

Ultimately though you need practice. How about spending 5 minutes ( no more because you don't want to make GA time any longer ) scanning bitches before you spay them?

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Rob Loxley — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:25:43 GMT

Go on some practical CPD, very useful IMO