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…
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…
S Slings, Casts, and Other Forms of Immobilization AUTHOR: PETER. MOAK SYNONYM External coaptation OVERVIEW AND GOAL To provide appropriate temporary support and allow healing of musculoskeletal injuries, either alone…
G Gastric Intubation, Gavage, Lavage SYNONYMS Gastric decompression, orogastric feeding, orogastric intubation OVERVIEW AND GOAL Passage of a hollow tube into the mouth and through the oropharynx into the stomach…
A Abdominal Drainage SYNONYMS Large-volume abdominal paracentesis, peritoneal drainage OVERVIEW AND GOAL To evacuate large-volume ascites via percutaneous placement of a sterile tube into the abdomen INDICATIONS • Tense ascites…
F Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection *Cats can have positive results due to early infection, or vaccination (and no infection). Modified from Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC: Textbook of veterinary internal medicine,…
I Icterus: Management CCD, Cholecystoduodenostomy. Modified from Slatter DH: Textbook of Small Animal Surgery, ed 3, St Louis, 2003, WB Saunders. Inappropriate Elimination, Cat CBC, Complete blood count; FLUTD, feline…
