{"id":3755,"date":"2022-12-13T05:38:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/?post_type=learning-resource&#038;p=3755"},"modified":"2023-10-27T10:27:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:27:23","slug":"preparation-for-ultrasound-examination-of-the-equine-distal-limb","status":"publish","type":"learning-resource","link":"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/en\/academy\/preparation-for-ultrasound-examination-of-the-equine-distal-limb\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation for ultrasound examination of the equine distal limb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Check out Ultrasound Examination Equine Distal Limb below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A description of the necessary steps that must be taken when preparing to carry out ultrasonography on the equine distal limb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The horse should be well restrained on a non-slip surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemical sedation may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture1-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture1-14.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture1-14-383x423.jpg 383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clip the haircoat from the caudal aspect of the distal limb in the regions of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture2-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14403\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture3-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14407\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The clip should extend a sufficient distance medially and laterally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the horse is not clipper shy before starting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture4-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture4-6.png 403w, https:\/\/www.imv-imaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture4-6-341x423.png 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The skin may be lightly cleaned with surgical spirit to remove excessive grease and debris. 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