Fluoroscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Single vs Dual Contrast
A
Single: Barium only; outline structures
Double: Barium + Gas; Detailed mucosal pattern; Contra in ulcerative colitis (Perforation Risk)
2
Q
GI Series Indx
A
- Ulcers
- GERD
- Inflammation
- Tumors
- Structural
- Hernia
- Dysphagia
3
Q
Small Bowel Indx
A
- Crohns
- Obstructionbs
- IBS
- Masses/Polyps
- Cancers
- Post-surgical eval
4
Q
Video Esophagram
A
- Evaluate swallowing ability
- Speech-Language pathologist
5
Q
Contrast Enema
A
- Evaluate Large Bowel
- Can be double contrast
6
Q
ERCP
A
- Evaluat pancreatic + Bile Ducts
- Indx: Obstructive Jaundice; Stone removal; biliary systemic disease
7
Q
Gastrogaffin
A
- Used sometimes in upper GI series instead of Barium
- SE: Dizziness; Tachycardia; Hives