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General radiography of the GI tract

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INSOLUBLE SULFATE (or Sulphate) -Powder Form

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Contraindicated for suspected perforation

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Water-Soluble Sulfate

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Used when pt can’t easily eliminate Ba sulphate

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Water-Soluble Sulfate

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Water-Soluble Sulfate example/s

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Gastrofin
Ultravist-370

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Ba powder mixed with suspension (water/ liquid medication)

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Ba Suspension

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Offers flexibility based on pt;s needs and specific exam requirements

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Ba Suspension

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Used for esophagograms to evaluate swallowing disorders or structural abnormalities

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Ba Sulfate Paste

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Used in lower GI tract exam’n, specifically for imaging the colon and rectum

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Ba Enema

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Ba is introduced into the rectum via an enema to coat the colon, allowing for visualization of the colon walls, and detection of abnormalities such as divertivula, tumors, or polyps

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Ba Enema

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10
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Given before introducing BaE, and reason why

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Laxatives; for proper covering of CM into lining of colon

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Mono-, di-, and tri-iodinated ethyl esters of a mixture of various saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in poppy seed oil

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Ethiodized/ Oily CM

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Used in lymphography due to their insoluble property and low acute locate toxicity

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Mono-, di-, and tri-iodinated ethyl esters of a mixture of various saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in poppy seed oil

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Other radiographic examns wherein ethiodized/ oily cm is used

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  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
  • Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
  • Sialography
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14
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Ethiodized CM example/s

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Lipiodol UF and Ethiodol

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Contains iodine in the form of salths that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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Composed of a benzene ring (triiodinated) structure which makes them radiopaque

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM) example/s

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  • Diatrizoate (Hypaque, Urografin)
  • Iothalamate (Conray

ICon DUH

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18
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Used for IVU: Imaging the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder).

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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19
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Used for angiography: Blood vessels

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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20
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Used for CT imaging: To enhance the visibility of blood vessels and organs in contrast-enhanced CT scans

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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Used for GI studies: Can be used orally or rectally for imaging the GI tract if barium sulfate is contraindicated (e.g., suspected perforation)

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Ionic Iodinated CM (HOCM)

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These agents contain iodine but don’t dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, making them lower in osmolality

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM)

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM) example/s

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  • Iohexol (Omnipaque)
  • Iopamidol (Isovue)
  • Ioversol (Optiray)
  • Iodixanol (Visipaque)

HOm PI VO DixV

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For Intravenous and intra-arterial use: Used in CT scans, angiography, and venography for enhancing blood vessels, organs, and tissues

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM)

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For Gastrointestinal use: Sometimes used in GI studies, particularly in cases where aspiration or perforation is suspected, as non-ionic agents are less toxic if extravasated.

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM)

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For Intrathecal use: Used in myelography to visualize the spinal canal and nerve roots.

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM)

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For Cardiac imaging: Used in coronary angiography for evaluating coronary arteries in patients with suspected or known heart disease

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Non-Ionic Iodinated CM (LOCM)

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Iodinated CM types that dissociates

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  1. Ionic monomer
  2. Ionic dimer
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Iodinated CM types that don’t dissociate

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  1. Non-ionic monomer
  2. Non-ionic dimer
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Ionic monomer particle and iodine atoms ratio

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2:3 (2 particles for r3 iodine atoms)

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Ionic dimer particle and iodine atoms ratio

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Non-ionic monomer particle and iodine atoms ratio

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Non-ionic dimer particle and iodine atoms ratio

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Iodinated CM types osmolality

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Ionic monomer: HOCM
Ionic dimer: LOCM
Non-ionic monomer: LOCM
Non-ionic dimer: Isoosmolar (IOCM)

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Iodinated CM types structure

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Ionic monomer: single benzene ring
Ionic dimer: 2 benzene rings
Non-ionic monomer: single benzene ring
Non-ionic dimer: 2 benzene rings

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Iodinated CM types risk of side effects

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Ionic monomer: high
Ionic dimer: moderate
Non-ionic monomer: low
Non-ionic dimer: very low

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Ionic monomer example/s

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Diatrizoate (Hypaque), Iothalamate

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Ionic dimer example/s

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Ioxaglate (Hexabrix)

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Non-ionic monomer example/s

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Iohexol (Omnipaque), Iopamido

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Non-ionic dimer example/s

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Iodixanol (Visipaque)

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Used in CT imaging, angiography, and urography, but now less common due to higher side effects and risk of nephrotoxicity

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Ionic monomer

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Used in angiography, venography, and some specialized imaging procedures to balance lower osmolality with ionization for stability

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Ionic Dimer

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Widely used in CT scans, angiography, venography, gastrointestinal imaging, and intrathecal myelography

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Non-Ionic Monomer

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Primarily used in high-risk patients (e.g., with kidney impairment or cardiovascular issues), and for CT and angiography

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Non-Ionic Dimer

45
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Composed of gadolinium, a paramagnetic metal, which enhances magnetic properties of tissues, making them more visible in MRI images

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Gadolinium-based CM

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Gadolinium-based CM example/s

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  • Gadolinium
    diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (gadolinium-DTPA)
  • Gadoterate (Dotarem)
  • Gadodiamide (Omniscan)
  • Gadobenate (MultiHance)
  • Gadopentetate (Magnevist).
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used for brain, spine, and body imaging to enhance visualization of blood vessels, tumors, inflammation, and other pathologies

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Gadolinium-based CM

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Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA): For imaging blood vessels in the body, including the brain and heart

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Gadolinium-based CM

49
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These agents consist of small GAS-FILLED BUBBLES stabilized by a shell, used primarily in ultrasound imaging

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Microbubble Contrast agents

50
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Microbubble Contrast agents example/s

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  • Definity
  • Optison
51
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS): Used to improve the visualization of blood flow in the heart (echocardiography), liver, and other organs.

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Microbubble Contrast agents

52
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Liver lesion characterization: To distinguish between benign and malignant liver tumors

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Microbubble Contrast agents

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Cardiac imaging: Enhances the visualization of the left ventricular endocardial border in echocardiography.

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Microbubble Contrast agents

54
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Aside from gadolinium, this paramagnetic metal mat also be used for MRI; give an example

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Iron-based CM
ex. Ferumoxide

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