Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia

Nov 6, 2016 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Field Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia

Video available online Go towww.wiley.com/go/andersonveterinaryto view videos of these procedures. Figure 34.1 Sagittal section through the head of an alpaca cria demonstrating the atretic tissue occluding the nasopharynx. Figure 34.2…

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Orotracheal Intubation

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Figure 9.2 A laryngoscope with an extended blade is needed to enable viewing of the larynx. Figure 9.3 The laryngoscope blade must be long enough to extend beyond the base…

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Anatomical Comments on the Skin

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Figure 28.2 Thin fiber coat is seen in the axilla. This is the indicated site for tuberculin skin testing in camelids. Figure 28.3 Normal thin fiber distribution along ventral abdomen….

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Ultrasound of the Urinary System

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Figure 50.2 Image of the right kidney showing the smooth capsular appearance (C), the renal cortical parenchyma (A), and pelvis (B). Figure 50.3 Approximate probe positioning for imaging the left…

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Toenail Trimming

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RESTRAINT/POSITION Standing, haltered, chute restraint, and shearing restraints may be used. Toenail trimming can easily be done during shearing if the camelid is laid in recumbency with the limb securely…

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Dental Examination and Trimming

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Normal Anatomy and Examination Findings The dental formula for llamas and alpacas follows: Deciduous: I 1/3, C 1/1, PM 2–3/1–2 Permanent: I 1/3, C 1/1, PM 1–2/1–2, M 3/3 Camelids…

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Laparotomy—Ventral Midline

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Figure 43.2 A #10 scalpel blade is used to divide the linea alba for a length of 2 cm, then manual digital pressure is applied until the peritoneum is penetrated…

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Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Torsion

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Nonsurgical Correction of Uterine Torsion Uterine torsion can be corrected either with medical or surgical intervention. Medical intervention generally entails rolling the female while stabilizing the uterus to “untwist” the…

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Tooth Extraction—Oral Approach

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Video available online Go towww.wiley.com/go/andersonveterinaryto view videos of these procedures. When prolonged procedure times are expected, general anesthesia with orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation is advisable. When the procedure is done…

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