Advanced Contrats Media Studies Flashcards
What does a arthrogram evaluate
Structure of soft tissue joint
What are some indications of arthography
Diagnostic
Therapeutic
CT/ MRI
What contrast do you use in a arthogram
WS ICM
HOCM
LOCM
+ GBCA for MRI
What are some post procedural care for arthrogram
Squishy in the joint area for about 12-24 hours
Increased pain
Warm injection site
Swelling
Redness
What are some indications for a myeloma
Compression of spinal cord or nerve roots
- herniated disc
-spinal stenosis
Weakness in hands and legs
Where is WS ICM injected for a myelogram
Intrathecal space or subarachnoid space
Where does the spinal cord end
At least by L3
If you need cervical access where do you puncture
C1-2
If lumbar deformities
Wound
Suspected block
What contrasts is used for myelogram
Only non ionic
LOCM or Isovue
appropriate for intrathecal injection
What are some post care procedures for myelogram
Pt help for observation
Head elevated 30 degrees
Side effects
-nausea
- headaches
What are some indications for hysterosalpingogram
Infertility
Post sterilization confirmation
What do you do a hysterosalpingogram for
Patency of the fallopian tubes
What contrast is injected for a hysterosalpingogram
HOCM
LOCM
What is the process of the hysterosalpingogram
Catheter inserted into uterus
Ballon inflated to form seal
WS injected into uterus
Why would contrast spill into the peritoneal cavity
If fallopian tubes are patent
