Class Emergency and Interventional Imaging

The curricular unit has the general objective of consolidating and updating knowledge in the field of Emergency and Interventional Diagnostic Imaging, according to State of the art new information and the most recent technological developments providing tools for better critical thinking and an evidence-based approach to Emergency and diagnostic imaging procedures.

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Definition of different interventional imaging modalities and its application in veterinary medicine. Interventional radiology MR and interventional medicine Interventional ultrasonography use in diagnosis and treatment Ultrasound uses in triage Use of VPOCUS (Veterinary Point of Care Ultrasound) techniques: - Interpretation of slip lines (Glide sign), A-lines, B-lines, Bat sign, Curtain sign, Dry-lung, Lung pulse, Z-lines, I-lines     and E-lines; - Pneumotorax detection and diagnosis: M-mode; - Detection and diagnosis of pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, aspiration pneumonia, etc.; - Detection and diagnosis of pulmonary consolidations; Approach to AFAST and to the AFS (Abdominal Fluid Score) system;

Theoretical and practical contents will be made available digitally after each class, integrating theory and practice to enhance students' interest and understanding. The goal is to provide up-to-date knowledge that keeps pace with scientific and technological innovations. Theoretical: Lectures using audiovisual resources, encouraging analysis, discussion, and critical thinking. Practical: Supervised classes focused on training in specific techniques, discussion of clinical cases, interpretation of exams, bibliographic research, and report writing with teacher guidance.

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