Radiology
Description of Service and Procedures
Diagnostic radiology provides survey and special procedure services for Ryan Veterinary Hospital patients. Routine thoracic, abdominal and skeletal radiographs, special procedures (e.g., myelography) and special contrast procedures (e.g., excretory urograms, barium contrast studies) are provided.
Estimated Time for Completion of Service
Typical time to completion from the time of a submitted request for
a radiographic examination is between two and three hours depending on caseload.
Procedures
- Most standard radiographs are obtained by highly trained and skills veterinary radiology technologists. They ensure that the procedure is performed as smoothly and fast as possible, while guaranteeing
excellent image quality, thereby allowing maximal diagnostic accuracy.
- Images are reviewed within minutes by radiologists.
- Special procedures (contrast studies, fluoroscopy) are performed under the supervision of a radiologist.
- Some procedures will require anesthesia: most orthopedic radiographs, most contrast studies will need to be obtained with the patient absolutely still, which will require sedation or anesthesia.
- The duration of anesthesia is generally short, and the patient is monitored using sophisticated equipment including electrocardiogram, blood pressure and respiratory indices. Modern anesthesia drugs allow for quick onset of and recovery from anesthesia. Anesthesia is administered by highly trained veterinary nurse-anesthetists who select the drugs and administration protocol according to each patient’s individual requirements.
Imaging services are provided for Ryan Veterinary Hospital patients only.
Appointment / Referral Information
Imaging services provided for Ryan Veterinary Hospital patients only. Pet owners must be referred through Ryan primary care services (e.g., surgery, medicine, neurology).