Sentences with phrase «took chest radiographs»

Back at the hospital, out of concern for possible aspiration pneumonia (inflammation of lungs and airway as a result of breathing in foreign material — in this case, steak), Dr. Hilton and Casey's nurses took chest radiographs, which were normal.

The diagnosis of pneumonia hinges on the chest radiograph but knowing when to take chest radiographs can be tricky.

The other reason to take a chest radiograph is to look for megaesophagus and aspiration pneumonia.

Depending upon the results of the initial work - up, the veterinarian may recommend taking chest radiographs (X-rays).

It will be ideal to take some chest radiographs (x-rays) to see what is going on and how severe it is as well, especially if it has been going on for more than a few days.

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Chest radiographs should be taken prior to surgery or radiation therapy.

Once the cat is more comfortable, more comprehensive blood testing can be performed and chest radiographs can be taken.

The cats with cancer usually have lung cancer, which is discovered when chest radiographs are taken to assess heart disease.

After the fluid has been removed from the chest, new radiographs are often taken to see if there are any structures (such as masses or heart chamber enlargements) that have become visible now that overlying fluid is gone.

Cough: A dry, non-productive cough in an older pet should prompt chest radiographs to be taken.

If the veterinarian suspects the infection has spread throughout your dog's body, they will take some digital radiographs (x-rays) of the chest and abdomen area.

Since Ellie's «mom» mentioned that it sounded more like she was clearing her throat than actually vomiting, Dr. Markoff decided to take radiographs of her abdomen (her tummy) and also her chest and neck.

Chest radiographs (X-rays) may be taken to look for evidence of aspiration pneumonia, megaesophagus or a mass near or adjacent to a thyroid gland.

Radiographs may be taken of your pet's head and chest to show the extent of the mass, and to determine if any cancerous tumors have spread to other organs in the body.