Episodes
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Join us in this very special episode with Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care specialist, Soren Boysen, as he shares insights and top tips on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and ultrasound-guided vascular access. Gain invaluable knowledge from a leading expert and discover the practical applications of POCUS.
In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of teaching POCUS, unlocking its potential for both practitioners and learners. It is a truly thought-provoking discussion and the best news is that it doesn't have to end here — IMV Imaging's new blended eLearning course is here; "Focus on POCUS". It is purpose-designed and comprehensive, catering to all future POCUS users, vets and nurses alike.
Follow this link to create a free learner profile in the IMV imaging Academy, and learn more about the NEW Focus on POCUS eCourse: https://imv.docebosaas.com/academy
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This month we scope out endoscopes with Hannah and Kris from VESCO. From big to small, rigid and flexible, tune in to get the inside view on how to get the most out of your scope, and top tips for looking after it!
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This month we are joined by the wonderful Sally Griffin, European specialist in diagnostic imaging, who holds particular interest and expertise in ultrasonography of cats. From anatomy and approach, to sizes and sampling, listen in on our conversation around the particulars of feline ultrasonography. Whether you have scanned a cat or not, tune into this podcast today and challenge yourself to do more, or have a go!
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Known to many as The Vet on the Coast 19, for his superb educational content and showcasing the best of Northern Ireland's coastline. Adam Conn, is an experienced farm animal vet specialising in dairy herd health and is an IMV imaging brand ambassador. Listen in as we discuss the newest technology coming to the EasiScan Go, the use of doppler ultrasound to help identify empty cows sooner and how we can use that information to reduce returns. The clinical team also discuss other uses for the EasiScan Go when out on farm, whether it's survey thoracic scanning for pneumonia in calves, or as a rapid patient side diagnostic tool for confirming limb fractures in larger patients, it really highlights the versatility of this ultrasound machine. So tune in, to find out more.
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This month, IMV imaging's Focal Point has a new host as it teams up with the Vet Times Podcast to bring you some insights and initiative to the veterinary sector. We'll be discussing the results from the IMV-run survey on some of the challenges facing the veterinary industry of today and what's on the horizon to look forward to. Special guests include Christy Lightly, head of marketing for IMV-imaging, BVA president Malcolm Morley and Senior Vice-President for Northern Ireland Veterinary Association, Fiona McFarland.
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This month the IMV clinical team welcome Becky Keeble MRCVS to the podcast. Becky is an experienced veterinary surgeon in laparoscopy, having performed over a 1000 procedures and is the co-founder of Simply Keyhole, a laparoscopy service providing veterinary practices with all the advice and training they need to start their own laparoscopy service. During the podcast we discuss the benefits, complication rates and myths surrounding laparoscopic ovariohysterectomies, so tune in to learn more!
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This month the clinical team discusses the role of the Veterinary Radiographer. Joined by both Bethany, our clinical radiographer, and Sam Kolodziejczak, a radiographer at Burgess Diagnostics, we delve into the need for radiographers within the veterinary profession, their role within an imaging team and how they have adapted since transferring over from the NHS. If you're a radiographer looking to make the jump or a veterinary nurse interested about their role, then tune in and learn the wonders of being a Veterinary Radiographer!
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This month, the IMV imaging Clinical Team are getting to the root of diagnostic imaging in Dentistry with, European Specialist in Small Animal Dentistry, Ingrid Tundo. From the importance of the techniques commonly used to how often should we be brushing our pet's teeth, if you have any dental related questions they are sure to be answered in this month's episode, so tune in!
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In this month's episode the Clinical Team chat to European Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology, Chris Linney. Where we discuss how to make the leap into echocardiography and tips to achieve those perfect cardiac images. We also talk about feline cardiology and the best method of tackling these cases as well as Chris's experience in China scanning Asiatic Bears and treating their hypertension.
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In this month's episode, we are keeping it short and sweet as the clinical team reflect back on the year and chat through their most memorable moments of 2022. We discuss the newest diagnostic imaging technologies and how they are revolutionizing the way we diagnose clinical cases. As always, there'll be topic related jokes as well as a few festive fails the clinical team are willing to share.
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Welcome to this month's episode of Focal Point where we welcome Pete Lockwood to the podcast. Pete is a vet and is responsible for cardiac applications within IMV imaging. With this in mind we are discussing all things Doppler Ultrasound, from what it is to how we can apply it to our patients in practice. Whether you are starting to dip a toe in Doppler or are on course for shunt hunting, we break it down and decipher exactly what you need to know, with of course some doppler related fun thrown into the mix.
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If you're wanting to demystify endoscopy, then tune into this month's episode as we talk with European and RCVS Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mark Dunning. We'll be getting to the bottom of starting out with endoscopy from directing the scope to cleaning and facing those initial fears. Learn the tips for choosing the best retrieval instruments for the job as Mark reveals his most memorable foreign bodies.
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This month, the IMV imaging clinical team delve into the world of ocular ultrasonography. So if you've ever wondered how to image an eye, where to start, which way to hold the probe or what does the normal eye on ultrasound even look like, then listen in. We talk through the preparation, approach, and common clinical diseases affecting the globe.
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This month we delve into the world of wireless ultrasound machines, with a review of the GE VScan Air. With Harriet, Amy and Jack discussing how it's held up in practice and out of the road. So if you're considering adding this piece of kit to your practice, tune in and hear about all its fantastic features.
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This month we chat all creatures great and small from 15g Poison Dart Frogs to 1 ton Rhinos with European Zoo Specialist, Dr. Simon Girling FRCVS. If you have ever wondered how a lameness investigation on a rhino is performed or the difficulties encountered with scanning the abdomen of a Binturong then tune in! We also hear more on Scottish conversation efforts for Eurasian Beavers and Scottish Wildcats as well as tips for creating a career in zoo medicine and conservation.
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This month we welcome Ian Elliott to the podcast, Ian is a radiographer with extensive experience in human MRI, prior to helping pioneer the technique for its use in the veterinary world. He currently works for Burgess Diagnostics providing MRI services to veterinary surgeons throughout the UK and Ireland. Listen in as we chat about the function of MRI, its use in general practice and the weird and wonderful cases Ian has scanned over the years from Sharks to Giant Pandas.
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This month, we welcome Dr. David MacKenzie to the podcast. David is an ECC and critical care specialist at Moorview Veterinary Referrals in Northumberland, but prior to this he has had an incredible career setting up ECC services and ICU units at multiple referral hospitals as well as providing an external cardiology referral service. Listen in as we chat about the use of ultrasound in emergency cases, whether to CT or not to CT emergency patients and the empowerment of nurses in veterinary hospitals.
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Catch up on the team's highlights of this year's BSAVA in Manchester. Whether you couldn't attend or want a recap of the diagnostic imaging lectures that were on offer, listen to the IMV Clinical Team discuss the use of CT in general practice, the benefits of CT in the diagnosis of canine elbow disease and thoracic radiology case studies.
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From weird and wonderful cases to supporting mental health within the agricultural community. This month we welcome the fabulous large animal vet Hazell Mullins onto the podcast, where we chat about all things farm. Find out Hazell's 'desert island' item for all her farm calls - *spoiler alert* it's not the Easiscan Go, and learn how women are now the real contenders in the world of agriculture.
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