Diagnosing the Acute Abdomen - Ultrasound vs. Radiology
Species
Small Animal
Contact Hours
3 Hours - RACE Approved
Language
English
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency & Critical Care
Internal Medicine – Endocrinology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology & Oncology
Surgery
Veterinary Partner
Small Animal



Recorded on: 23rd March 2023
Panelists:
Laura Cole MA, VetMB, MVetMed, CertVPS, CertAVP (ECC), DACVECC, DECVECC, MRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UK
Anthony Fischetti DVM, MS, DACVR - Animal Medical Centre, NY, USA
Moderator:
Tobias Schwarz MA, Dr. med. vet., DVR, FRCVS, DECVDI, DACVR - Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, UK
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
Join our world-renowned international panel consisting of two highly experienced veterinary imaging specialists and a seasoned emergency & critical care specialist with extensive experience with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), who will discuss the use of radiology versus ultrasound in dogs and cats with acute abdomen. In the context of interactive and relaxed case-discussions the group will, amongst many others, be discussing the following questions:
- First imaging steps in animals presenting with acute abdomen: Rx vs. US
- Which imaging modality generates the greatest diagnostic yield in the hands of a non-specialist imager?
- What are minimal requirements for abdominal radiography?
- Are contrast radiographic GI studies still indicated in today’s veterinary praxis environment?
- How do I know when to fast, fluid, repeat rads in a patient with GI issues
- Imaging challenges in the following clinical scenarios:
- Acute abdomen with icterus
- Gastroenteritis vs. Pancreatitis
- Pyometra
- Abdominal distension etc.
Laura graduated from Cambridge University in 2011 and worked in small animal practice prior to completing a rotating internship at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). She finished her Emergency and Critical Care residency at the RVC in June 2019 and is now a diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. After a short period of locum work in private practice she has re-joined the RVC and works there as a lecturer in emergency and critical care in January 2020. She has a particular interest in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in emergency and critical care and acute kidney injury.
More InfoFor nearly two decades, Dr. Fischetti has dedicated his talents to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), where he has transformed the Department of Diagnostic Imaging into a leading veterinary imaging service.
Dr. Fischetti earned both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Cornell University ('97, '01) before completing his internship at the University of Pennsylvania ('02) and his Residency/Master’s Degree at The Ohio State University ('02-'05).
As the Residency Director of AMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Residency, he plays a crucial role in mentoring and inspiring interns and residents, cultivating an enriching learning environment. In addition to his work at AMC, Dr. Fischetti is the owner and chief radiologist of Veterinary Imaging of New York (VINY). VINY has been a vital resource for veterinarians across New York City, providing expert imaging interpretation services.
A prolific contributor to veterinary medicine, Dr. Fischetti has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications. He is also an engaged member of the American College of Veterinary Radiology, currently serving as the webmaster for ACVR.org.
Dr. Fischetti’s unwavering dedication to partnering with veterinarians, along with his commitment to education and professional growth, continues to make a profound impact in New York City.
More InfoDr. Schwarz studied veterinary medicine at the Humboldt and Free University of Berlin in Germany.
He did a diagnostic imaging residency at Glasgow University Veterinary School and became a Diplomate in Diagnostic Imaging with the RCVS (DVR), ECVDI and ACVR. He has been an academic radiologist at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-Madison and is the head of the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies since 2009.
In 2017, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) in the UK. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and his particular interests are in thoracic imaging and computed tomography. On both topics he has published a comprehensive textbook.
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