The Abdomen Flashcards
The barium swallow/ modified barium swallow is used to image which structures? (3)
Mouth Cavity
Pharynx
Oesophagus
The barium meal is used to image which structure?
Stomach
The small bowel series is used to image which structure?
Small bowel
A barium enema/ def. proctogram is used to image which structures? (2)
Large bowel
Anus
An appendiceal ultrasound is used to image which structure?
The appendix
What is the contraindication for a barium swallow?
Perforation
What projections are used for a barium swallow? (3)
- Right anterior oblique
- Left anterior oblique
- Lateral
In a left side RAO esophagram, the left side is raised to what degree?
35 degrees
What is the contraindication for a barium meal?
Perforation
Name some special instructions for the patient in regards to a barium meal procedure.
- 8 hour fasting
- no smoking on day of exam
- increase fluid intake post procedure
What degree is the left side raised to when performing a barium meal in RAO positioning?
45 degrees
How many fames per second are taken during a barium meal?
2
How many frames per second are taken during a barium swallow?
4
Name contraindications for a small bowel series. (3)
- Perforation
- Large bowel obstruction
- Ileus
Name special instructions for patients doing a small bowel series.
- 8 hour fasting
- NG tube if required
- increase fluid intake post procedure
How many frames per second are taken during a small bowel series?
1
Name a contraindication for a barium swallow.
Perforation
What is the caudad angulation for a barium enema in prone PA?
30 degrees
Place the following steps in order for a barium enema:
Barium in; patient rolled and angulated; post evacuation supine abdomen; gas pumped in; barium out; fluorscopy of region; plain radiographic series
- barium in
- patient rolled and angulated
- barium out
- gas pumped in
- fluoroscopy
- radiographic series
- post evacuation supine abdomen
In left lateral decubitus position for barium enema, what two landmarks should CF land between?
CR midway between iliac crest and lower costal margin
What is IR for lateral barium enema rectum positioning?
IR 24 x 30 portrait
What is KVP for lateral barium enema rectum positioning?
90 kVp
What is mAs for lateral barium enema rectum positioning?
90
Which structure should be shown as maximally and free of superimposition as possible during a lateral barium enema rectum positioning
sigmoido-rectal bowel
