Ct Ivu Flashcards
1
Q
Ct Ivu.?
A
‘IMAGING kub
Iodinated contrast
Info on other abdo structures.
Compression used
2
Q
Ctivu indications
A
Pyrexia haematuria renal colic loin to groin
UTI I poor stream of urine
3
Q
Ct Ivu Contra indications
A
’ Allergies iodine
Pregnancy - radiation
Kidney function
Diabetes -Metformin
4
Q
Pt prep
A
Lmp
Laxative
Empty bladder
F furosemide to maximally distend calyces
Hydration
Sometimes Nbm
5
Q
Ivu image series
A
Control
Cross kidney
Full length for all kub
Post micturation
6
Q
Ctivu advantage
A
. Ct = increased sensitivity and specificity
MPr
But higher dose than traditional iv u
7
Q
Ctivu phases?
A
3
Unenhanced nephographic excretory
8
Q
Ctivu procedure
A
Single bolus
Split bolus _ lx acquisition
9
Q
Ctivu pathologies
A
Renal cell 80%
ttc 8% - bladder
