Figure 26.2 Computed tomography image of an alpaca with extensive bony proliferation surrounding the second molar tooth of the right mandible, loss of alveolar bone, evidence of osteomyelitis, and disruption…
However, moderate to severe disruption of the tympanic bullae, as seen on CT scans, has been diagnosed with little to no outward clinical signs in the patient. Otitis media/interna in…
Figure 11.2 The trocar is pushed through the cartilaginous rings. The novice will recognize the unexpected amount of pressure needed to penetrate the lumen of the trachea. Figure 11.3 The…
Stabilize the trachea and make a small stab skin incision with a scalpel blade through the skin. (See Figure 35.1 and Figure 35.2.) If using a hypodermic needle instead of…
Figure 61.1 The bulbourethral glands are located immediately dorsal to the ischial arch and cranial to the anal sphincter. The glands are recognized by their spherical shape and homogeneous echotexture….
Figure 59.2 Retraction of the flaccid fibrovascular penis results in the formation of a sigmoid flexure in the penis. This is located along the ventral midline ventral to the pelvis….
Figure 18.2 A bone biopsy and aspiration needle is grasped firmly and readied for percutaneous insertion into the intramedullary canal of the femur. Figure 18.3 The greater trochanter is palpated…
The recipient should have a jugular intravenous catheter placed aseptically. The thawed plasma should be attached to a filtered administration set (Figure 74.2) and administration to the donor initiated. The…
Figure 47.2 Placement of a butterfly catheter into the dorsal common digital vein. The vein lies on the midline, and the catheter is initially inserted at about a 30-degree angle….
Figure 48.2 The normal prepucial conformation of an alpaca. Figure 48.4 Location of the external urethral orifice in a female alpaca (3a). A polypropylene catheter is placed into the urethra…
