Abd DSA Flashcards
What is the test of choice for ureterolithiasis?
CT of abd and pelvis w/o contrast
What is the test of choice for suspected abd trauma?
ct scan of abd and pelvis with contrast
When do you perform CT with IV and oral contrast?
bowel pathology solid organ pathology vascular pathology undifferentiated abd pain cancer
What must you do before giving IV dye?
confirm good kidney function
When do you use an AAS?
Chest - free air, pneumonia, pleural effusion
ABD flat plane - gas in rectum, sigmoid, ascending and descending colon, calcifications
Uprigth abd - free air, bowel distention, air fluid levels, gas pattern, soft tissue masses
US is the test of choice for…
testicular pain
pregnancy
GB probs
trauma screen
How do you image for acute appendicitis?
kids/pregnant women - US
anyone else - CT abd with IV and oral contrast
When do you use EGD?
GERD
gastritis
PUD
