Anatomy and Procedures of the Large Intestine Flashcards
Begins at junction of small intestine and ends at anus
Large Intestine
Forms an arch around the loops of small intestine
Large intestine
Four main parts of the large intestine:
*cecum
*colon
* rectum
*anal canal
How long is the large intestine
approx 5 feet long
series of pouches along large intestine
Haustra
Muscular bands that form haustra
Taeniae coli
Pouchlike portion below the junction of the ileum and colon
cecum
What is the right colic flexure?
hepatic colic flexure (liver)
What is the left cotic flexture known as?
Splenic left colic flexture (spleen)
Which colic flexture sits higher?
The left colic flexture sits higher because the right has the presence of the liver
Colon has four portions:
*ascending
*transverse
*descending
*sigmoid
Vermiform appendix attached to:
posteromdedial side of cecum
Sharp angle at ascending and transverse
right colic flexure
sharp angle at junction of transverse and descending
left colic flexure
Rectum extends from:
sigmoid to anal canal
Forms S shaped loop and ends at rectum at level of third sacral segmant
sigmoid portion
Anal canal terminates at the:
Anus
Function of the large intestine :
-reabsorption of fluids
-elimination of waste products
Large intestine is also known as the
colon
the types of contrast used for examination methods for large intestine
-single contrast
-double contrast
two-stage examination required what:
with barium first, then air or other gas after barium is evacuated
why is air needed for large intestine
to really see the polyp if suspected
Bowel cleansing methods
*complete intestinal cleansing kit
*Gi lavage
*cleansing enema
For Large intestine why must the pt. be completely emptied
Retained fecal matter can simulate small masses
What also may be used for contrast media of the large intestine
Carbon dioxide
*more rapidly absorbed
whose role is it to tip the pt
technologist can but if having a problem go to radiologist
Preparation for the large intestine include:
-laxatives
-dietary restrictions
-cleansing enemas
Always start off your barium edema study with what type of image?
Scout image to make sure the abdomen is clean
Barium edema is considered what type of study?
retrograde study
Whose role is it to put the barium and air in the pt
Radiologist
What temperature do we want our barium to be for a BE?
85 to 90 degrees
-temperature of suspension should be lower than body temperature
*can cause injury if too warm
*higher temperature uncomfortable for pt and decrease retention
how is the parts of the BE apparatus
*disposable soft plastic enema tips
*disposable enema bags
*balloon cuff (balloon inflated with air after insertion)
*special tip for double contrast to be able to insert air as well
* small tips if needed for younger pt. , or for pt that have strictures, fissures, inflamed hemorrhoids
Instruct patient on ways to minimize
discomfort during filling.
Relax abdomen
Deep oral breathing
Communicate cramping so that filling may be
slowed or stopped
How high should the IV bag be?
18 to 24 inches
-no higher than 24 inches
What position is the patient placed for BE?
Sim’s position
What is the main reason we run the barium all the way to the tube or basin?
to remove air from tubing
Steps for enema tip insertion:
pt on left side
*roll forward 35 to 40 degrees and rest on flexed right knee above and in front of left knee
*adjust height of bag
*expose anal region
*run barium into basin to remove air from tubing
*lubricate enema tip
*instruct pt to take deep breaths
How far should the tip go in?
4 inches no more than 4
When should you inflate the ballon?
Once the tip has been inserted
Who’s in charged of putting the air?
the doctor
if barium is in the fundus how is the pt positioned
AP
if air is in the pyloric how is the pt positioned
Supine