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DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN GESTATION SACS AND INTESTINES

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

This quick video clip illustrates the difference between the appearance of gestation sacs and intestines on a canine or feline ultrasound scan. Note the 'hamburger' shape of the intestines, which would appear tubular with rotation of the probe by 90 degrees. The pregnancy sacs, on the other hand, are circular at this early stage (30 days) and would maintain their distinct borders even with rotation of the transducer.

WHY SHOULD I SCAN COWS?

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Running a professional scanning service for animals is a goal for many. Indeed, with over 223,000 pedigree puppies registered with the Kennel Club last year alone and the growing awareness of the benefits of ultrasound for feline pregnancy, the demand for scanning services for domestic pets will only continue to increase.

FOCAL POINTS AND FRAME RATE

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

If you’ve attended one of our ultrasound courses, you’ll know how important it is to set a focal point – or multiple focal points – at the depth you are looking at. Wave fronts propagate out from your probe and act like the beam of a torch (that’s a ‘flashlight’ to our increasing number of American readers!), spreading out with increasing depth.

CONTROLS ON THE VIS SCAN PAD

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

Since its launch in July 2014, the VIS Scan Pad has proved extremely popular. Here, Phillip Boyd discusses some of the main controls on this ultrasound scanner.

HOW TO EXPORT YOUR IMAGES ON THE KX-K9 ULTRASOUND MACHINE

Thursday, 10 May 2018 By Vet Image Solutions

A quick tutorial on how to export your images on the KX-K9, assuming you do not choose to save directly onto USB. Apologies about the poor focusing from the camera!