Focal Point: the IMV imaging podcast

We are back! After a break last year, we are returning with several episodes lined up for the rest of 2025.In this episode, recorded in early 2024, some of the IMV imaging team regale one another with a selection of facts from the history of diagnostic imaging. Join us as we take a brief look at some interesting and entertaining instances from the development of radiography, endoscopy and more.Got a question or suggestion? We would love to hear from you, and you can contact us using learning@imv-imaging.com. You can also check out our other learning resources on our Website and our CPD courses via our Academy education platform.

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 

Yay or neigh: do we get the most out of ultrasound in equine practice? In this episode we are joined by Victoria South, internal medicine specialist and ultrasound enthusiast as we explore the possibilities of ultrasound application in equine practice. 

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! 

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!

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. 

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. 

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! 

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! 

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This month Jack Pye RVN joins us on the podcast to discuss the ever expanding role of Veterinary Nurses in practice and how they can use their skillset to progress from supporting the patient to performing the ultrasound scan.

From avoiding air embolisms during pneumocystograms to when gadolinium use to cause skin to resemble orange peel - This month we're exploring all forms of contrast radiography and how it can enhance your diagnostic imaging. With special guest, Amanda Walsh, a human radiographer and contrast specialist, joining us to give an insight into the world of human contrast radiography.

If you weren't able to attend London Vet Show this year or fancy a recap, then don't despair two of the IMV Clinical Team will be chatting through their highlights from this year's congress including Non-Conventional Radiographic Views in Horses and the Management of Fractures in Small Animal Practice. Plus meet the newest member of the IMV Clinical Team!

This month we'll be chatting to our in-house 3D modality experts to discuss how incorporating CT into your practice and diagnostic work ups is easier than you could have imagined. From advice on installation to interpretation, providing you with all the information you need to make the jump into 3D imaging.

If you didn't attend the EVDI Annual Congress then don't fear, the IMV imaging Clinical Team have a chat about their highlights from the meeting, from equine ophthalmic ultrasound to canine prostatic measurements and splenic sampling!

This month we chat to the IMV imaging UK in-house R&D team. They give us a fantastic insight into the processes involved in designing and building an ultrasound scanner, from conception of an idea, to manufacture of a useable product.

A chat with our own Hannah Yeates, key account manager in the UK, about how to go about investing in a new piece of imaging equipment for veterinary practice.

The team have a chat about ideas for improving your veterinary ultrasonography skills - it's really not the Dark Art you might think it is!

A brief discussion about digital radiography technology in veterinary practice, with a particular focus on the pros and cons of digital radiography (DR) compared to computed radiography (CR).

In this month's episode we chat to IMV imaging UK's Service Manager, Sean Stevenson, about the merits of servicing your imaging equipment.

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