Algemene informatie
The pre-requisites for the labs are: to own or have regular access to an ultrasound machine, and to have performed routine abdominal scans at least once a week for the past 6 months.

The participants will practice scanning the following abdominal organs on a dog and a cat: liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, bladder, visible lymph nodes, and reproductive organs (if intact animal). Vascular landmarks used to systematically identified organs such as adrenal glands and pancreas will be discussed. Initially, the instructor will demonstrate her routine approach to the abdomen. The participants will take turns in scanning specific organs. They will be encouraged to share their experience and challenges.

By the end of the lab, the participants should feel comfortable identifying most of the abdominal organs and useful anatomical landmarks that can assist them in improving confidence in scanning.

Doelgroep
Dierenartsen die regelmatig echografie apparatuur gebruikenen vertrouwd zijn met ultrasonografie van de honde- en kattenbuik.