Radiology in this module we will go over each position needed to accurately radiograph every section of the patient. There is a lot of technical jargon used in this section, because this will be the language your veterinarian uses to direct you. When they are ordering radiographs, you'll hear the position term defined, and then you'll become familiar with the technical term going forward. Ideally, you will commit the technical terms for each position to memory, so it is easier for you on the job to support you in committing these terms to memory. You'll find a worksheet in the download section of this lesson. And in the full workbook, you'll also find a Quizlet.

For these terms, preparing the patient, the patient's code should be dry and debris free. What hair and debris creates spots on the radiographic image and may hinder the veterinarian and interpreting the image. Iodine base skin medications should be removed if possible, as well as bandages and splints. Depending on the body part being imaged, collars and harnesses should be removed. If the abdomen is the area of interest in images or fasting may be called for. Make sure you strictly adhere to radiation safety practices, you should wear lead aprons and gloves while restraining the patient and also use positioning aids to minimize the number of people in the room.

Lead aprons and gloves are designed to protect you from scatter radiation. So do not place gloved hands in the primary beam. Remember that animals not sedated for imaging studies are not very tolerant and need you to speak softly and consoling Lee to them. Position well and quickly and be aware of any change in the patient's behavior. Most likely the patient will be in pain and anxious, thereby unpredictable in regard to behavior, loud noises and hurried movements can be alarming to a pet. This is particularly important if the animal is seriously injured.

Here is the positioning of the patient terminology. anterior, this is the front of the body. causal toward the tail. cranial toward the head. distal refers to any part away from the center of the body. dorsal refers to the back or posterior part of the body.

Lateral X ray beam enters either the right or left side of the body and exit on the opposite side. Therefore the patient is on their side, medial lateral towards the middle toward the midline. Palmer means the caudal bottom surface of the mainus. The front paw, plantar, the caudal or bottom surface of the PES which is the rear paw, including Tarsus. Post terior, rear of the body. proximal refers to the end of a limb or other part closest to the point of attachment.

Recumbent, refers to the animal lying down there lying down in a recumbent position rostro toward the head or Nair's nose end of the head. superior and inferior refers to the upper and lower dental arcades, respectively use for dental radiograph towards the head. ventricle refers to the abdominal or sternal surface of the body. This is the belly or underside of the body or body part