Shakespeare never weighed in on this one, so we will. Join this CE webinar to understand the nuances of working with abdominal radiographs – and know when it’s time to reach for the scalpel.
What makes abdominal radiographs so tricky? Extensive superimposition, poor natural contrast between organs, and unpredictable GI contents all play a role. We’ll break down each of these so they stop giving you intermission.
This Session: Acute Abdomen: To Cut or Not to Cut, That Is the Question
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 8 p.m. ET
In this CE webinar, you’ll build a practical approach to interpreting small animal abdominal radiographs. Through real imaging cases, we’ll cover how to choose and position multiple abdominal views, when a second lateral is worth the extra exposure, and how to spot abnormalities once you’ve got the right images. We’ll also dig into the cases that keep you up at night: which abdomens can be managed medically based on radiographic findings, and which ones are telling you to call the surgeon – now.
If acute abdomen cases tend to turn your own stomach, this session will help you read the images with confidence and make the call with less second-guessing.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the diagnostic value of multiple abdominal radiographic views and select the most appropriate lateral projection.
- Recognize abnormalities that may indicate a surgical emergency.
- Differentiate radiographic findings that can be managed medically based on radiographs.
- Identify the limitations of abdominal radiography and determine when additional imaging modalities may be needed.
This program has been RACE approved (20-1392391) for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
