What Are the Must Have Features in Vet Xray Machine?

Posted by Richard Wilson on April 29th, 2021

Veterinarians prefer radiography over other diagnostic imaging methods like MRI, CT scan, nuclear imaging and ultrasonography as radiographic images give information about the internal systems of an animal without any invasive procedure. X-Rays do not affect the existing disease and do not cause extreme discomfort to the animal under observation. It is a painless procedure that sometimes requires the animal to be sedated to obtain clearer images with minimal radiation exposure or minimize the risk of injuring an injured animal. Sedation also helps with the anxiety or stress an animal may experience during the procedure.

These machines, also known as radiographs, consist of special tubes that produce X-rays and are this called x-ray tubes. The X-rays are produced with the help of current and voltage, measured in milliAmpere(mA) and kiloVolt(kV), respectively. The current and voltage are used to define the strength of the X-ray radiations produced and adjusted by the radiologist.

Currently, the older computed radiography is being replaced by the new digital radiography technique. This is because DR systems are more reliable and easy to use. They also cost less in the long run. Even though CR systems have a higher spatial resolution, DR systems provide better contrast resolution, which is more appealing. Due to their ability to provide high contrast images, digital radiograph X-Ray systems are used as Vet X-rays, especially for large animals.

Veterinary medicine is very different from human medicine. This is because the patients at a vet clinic have a wide difference in anatomies and sizes. It poses a problem as there are many diseases, diagnoses, and treatments for each type of animal. Due to this difference in anatomy, good quality Vet X-Rays are necessary for successful diagnosis.

The primary condition for a good Vet X-Ray machine is that it must be flexible, adjustable, portable or compact to allow the diagnostic imaging of a sick animal. It should also be efficient as it is difficult to take radiographic images of animals. This is because if a static machine is used, it cannot scan both a small dog and a horse due to the biological and size differences. One of the best Vet X-Ray systems for such cases is the wireless digital radiography flat panels stored in safe boxes and allow scans from various angles.

The second most important factor for a Vet X-Ray machine is the software it uses. The picture archiving and communication system or PACS is a fundamental part of an X-Ray machine. The image acquiring software will cause problems if it isn’t compatible with PACS or the images can’t be scaled to the hardware. It would limit the use of the X-Ray machine.

The final important factor is the quality of the Vet X-Ray machine and the technical support provided by the vendor. The behaviour of animals, without sedation, can be unpredictable, and an aggressive or scared animal could react violently and damage the equipment. It is a rather common scenario and should be kept in mind while purchasing a Vet X-Ray machine. Since the probability of damage to equipment is relatively high, the vet should ensure that the machine provides good technical support. X-ray machines, especially digital radiography machines, are quite sensitive and must only be handled and fixed by experts.

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