C Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation AUTHOR: LILLIAN. GOOD IST EDITION AUTHOR: SHARON. DRELLICH SYNONYMS Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPCR, CPR OVERVIEW AND GOALS Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) is instituted for cardiorespiratory arrest or…
P Patellar Luxation Author & Editor: Joseph Harari Perineal Hernia Modified from Slatter DH: Textbook of small animal surgery, ed 3, St Louis, 2003, WB Saunders. Peritonitis, Septic Pheochromocytoma
F Feeding Tube Placement: Esophagostomy Tube SYNONYMS Esophageal feeding tube, E-tube OVERVIEW AND GOAL Transcutaneous insertion of a large-bore feeding tube into the upper gastrointestinal tract in a manner that…
D Diabetes Insipidus Diabetes Mellitus Diaphragmatic Hernia Modified from Slatter DH: Textbook of small animal surgery, ed 3, St Louis, 2003, WB Saunders.
O Ophthalmic Examination OVERVIEW AND GOAL Basic examination of the structure and function of the eyes and adnexa (surrounding structures) to establish an ophthalmic diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan and…
M Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan SYNONYMS MRI, MR OVERVIEW AND GOALS • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a method of cross-sectional imaging that does not involve ionizing radiation. When compared…
U Upper Gastrointestinal Radiographic Contrast Series AUTHOR: PATRICIA L. ROSE SYNONYMS Barium series, UGI OVERVIEW AND GOALS • To identify abnormalities of the stomach and/or small intestinal tract. Morphologic and/or…
B Barium Enema SYNONYM Large bowel/rectal contrast study OVERVIEW AND GOAL To perform a radiographic contrast procedure that provides information on the gross structure of the colon and rectum. This…
