barium enema/ low bowel Flashcards
The ____ flexure is best demonstrated by the RAO & LPO positions.
right colic
For the oblique position, the pt is rotated __ to __ degrees
35-45
For the PA projection the IR is centered at the level of the __
iliac crest
The rectum is demonstrated on the ____ projection
Lateral
The CR is directed to the level of the ASIS for the ____ projection
lateral
A ___ lateral decubitus will demonstrate air in the in the right colic flexure
left
For the AP axial the CR is angled ___ to ___ degrees cephalid
30 to 40
The ___ portion of the large intestine is demonstrated by the PA axial projection.
rectosigmoid
The ___ flexure is demonstrated in the RPO/LAO position
left
T/F
Barium by mouth is contraindicated in patients with a suspected large bowel obstruction
True
T/F
Consuming ice water may increase the speed of barium through the small bowel.
True
Recommended temperature of barium and water mixture for barium enema
70-80 degrees
Appears as a constriction resembling an apple core
annular carcinoma
Twisting of the bowel that appears corkscrew like or tapered
volvulus
appears as barium filled circular defects projecting out from the bowel wall
diverticulum
large diverticulum located proximal to the ileocecal valve
meckels diverticulum
also known as Crohns disease characterized by a cobblestone appearance and/or string sign
regional enteritis
telescoping of the bowel resulting in the dilation of the distal aspect of the affected bowel segment
intussusception
dilation and distortion of the small bowel loops
whipples disease
inflammatory condition of the large bowel characterized by thickening of the mucosal wall and loss of haustral folds
colitis
How do you center and position for a lateral rectum projection of the large intestine?
CR at ASIS - pt in a lateral recumbent position
Angle range and direction for PA axial large intestines
30-40 degrees cephalic & 2 inches below asis
what is the widest portion of the large intestine?
cecum
