By Rosie Heath, RVN. Rosie began her equine career as an event groom and enjoyed assisting the veterinary surgeons when they visited the yard, which led to her becoming a groom at an equine hospital. She then qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2019 so she could make an even bigger difference to the health of the patients at the hospital. Rosie is now the head clinic nurse at Liphook Equine Hospital. She is particularly interested in radiography and theatre nursing.
email: rosie.heath8@gmail.com
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56496/XBUB7328
ABSTRACT: This article considers radiography of the equine pelvis, in particular the views achievable in the standing horse and the limitations associated with muscle mass and the size of the patient. There are many safety considerations to be taken into account, due to the high levels of exposure to radiation and the positioning of the equipment and personnel within the radiography suite.
Keywords: radiography, X-ray, equine, pelvis, radiation, exposure, safety
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