Feathers, scales and fur in focus: A guide to radiographic techniques for avian and exotic patients
Tracks
Stream Two - Room E2
| Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Room E2 |
Overview
Rebecca de Gier
Speaker
Mrs Rebecca de Gier
Uq Vets
Feathers, scales and fur in focus: A guide to radiographic techniques for avian and exotic patients
Abstract
This comprehensive lecture aims to equip veterinary professionals with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining high-quality diagnostic images in avian and exotic radiology. Delve into the unique challenges posed by these species, such as their specific anatomical features and fragile structures, and learn specialized techniques to overcome these obstacles.
Through this lecture, participants will explore species-specific positioning techniques, ensuring optimal patient comfort and image quality. Gain insights into selecting appropriate radiographic equipment, including portable units and fine focal spot sizes, to capture intricate details. Discover image optimization techniques, such as adjusting exposure factors and implementing suitable grids or screens, to enhance image clarity in small-sized patients.
Furthermore, the lecture will cover sedation and immobilization strategies, essential for minimizing patient movement and stress during radiographic procedures. Understand the safe usage of contrast media and its role in providing crucial diagnostic information. Develop skills in interpreting avian and exotic radiographic images, including the identification of normal findings and the recognition of common pathological conditions.
This lecture promises to deepen participants' understanding of the field and provide valuable insights into achieving diagnostic quality images. Join us and enhance your expertise in avian and exotic radiology techniques for improved patient care.
Through this lecture, participants will explore species-specific positioning techniques, ensuring optimal patient comfort and image quality. Gain insights into selecting appropriate radiographic equipment, including portable units and fine focal spot sizes, to capture intricate details. Discover image optimization techniques, such as adjusting exposure factors and implementing suitable grids or screens, to enhance image clarity in small-sized patients.
Furthermore, the lecture will cover sedation and immobilization strategies, essential for minimizing patient movement and stress during radiographic procedures. Understand the safe usage of contrast media and its role in providing crucial diagnostic information. Develop skills in interpreting avian and exotic radiographic images, including the identification of normal findings and the recognition of common pathological conditions.
This lecture promises to deepen participants' understanding of the field and provide valuable insights into achieving diagnostic quality images. Join us and enhance your expertise in avian and exotic radiology techniques for improved patient care.
Biography
Rebecca has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Queensland where she majored in Wildlife Biology and Animal Production. She has also obtained a Certificate IV in Veterinary nursing and a Diploma of Practice Management and in 2022 a VTS in companion exotic animals. Since 2009 Rebecca has worked in Veterinary Clinics and hospitals around South East Queensland. In 2014 she came to work at UQ Vets as the Avian and Exotics Service Veterinary Nurse and since 2019 has moved into the Deputy Nurse Manager role and progressed to Nurse Manager in 2021. As nurse manager she has a lot of organising to do, but she ensures her role still consists of clinical on the floor work with patients and clients. She strives to encourage her colleagues to make a difference to the avian and exotics patients that are seen and treated. During her career Rebecca has travelled internationally to New Zealand and Singapore to present seminars, she has offer training to other clinics, written textbook chapters and assisted with world leading avian research. Closer to home she teaches heavily into aspects Avian and Exotic pet medicine of the Veterinary Technology degree at the University of Queensland and within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Rebecca’s passions lie with ensuring patients are receiving the highest possible care and commitment. She has a soft spot for paediatric and neonate care of Avian patients.
