GI studies Flashcards
How much barium to give for a positive contrast gastrogram?
5-6ml per pound
10-12ml per kg
Double contrast gastrogram is performed with barium and what?
Air, CO2, Nitrogen You can let them drink soda
What do you do after you give barium and negative contrast in a double contrast gastrogram?
Roll the patient around
What is the atomic number of barium?
56
Is barium toxic?
Yes highly toxic however, barium sulfate is poorly water soluble and minimal GI absorption
What are some of the complications with barium?
Aspiration Granulomas in mediastinum or peritoneum Obstruction if mixed with blood.
Where might you see barium if if is aspirated?
Lung and region lymph nodes (phagocytized by macrophages)
What is the atomic number of Iodine?
53 (inert)
Side effects of iodinated contrast?
Hypovolemia Lung edema
Structure of iodinated contrast and what is the difference between dimer and monomer?
Ring type Monomer has 3 iodines in the ring Dimer has 6 iodines because it has 2 rings
What are the advantages of non-ionic iodinated contrast?
Low osmolatlity Low toxicity Significantly lower allergic reactions.
IV injected iodinated contrast has what type of effect?
CINs Anti-coagulant Bradycardia CHF in cardiac patients
What should you do with your kVp when radiographing an abdomen for an upper GI study?
Increase it by 6-8 kVp
What affects GI motility by?
Sediation GI meds Shock/dehydration Emotional stress.
How long should you withdraw GI meds before doing an upper GI?
48-72 hours
When should barium enter the colon in a dog?
after 1 hour
When should barium empty from the stomach in a dog?
1-4 hours
When should the majority of barium be in the large bowel in a dog?
3-5 hours
When should barium enter the colon in a cat?
30min - 60 min
When should the majority of barium be in the large bowel in a cat?
90 min
What do pseudoulcers represent in a cat?
GALT/Peyer’s patches
What effects does sedation have on swallowing studies?
Esophageal transit time and motility pattern (primary vs secondary peristalsis)
What percentage of barium should be used for an esophagram?
60%
What oblique is helpful for evaluating an esophagram on VD imaging?
15-30 degree oblique
What are the dosages for an esophagram in a dog? Cat?
15ml - Small - medium dog 20-30ml - Large dog 5-7ml - Cat 3-5ml - Ferret
What is important anatomical difference between a dog and a cat’s esophagus?
The caudal 1/3 of a cats esophagus is smooth muscle while the dogs entire esophagus is striated muscle.
What is the normal upper esophageal schinter opening time? Closure?
0.1 sec (very strict) 0.25-0.35 sec (very strict)
What is the abnormal upper esophageal schinter opening time? Closure?
>0.2 sec - opeing >0.35 - 0.45 sec
What is a double contrast esophagram and gastrogram good for?
Mucosal disease, vascular ring anomalies, FB