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Title

Barium enema

Description

Part three of the contrast Series

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Subject

Medical

Level

Professional

Created

03/25/2013

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Term

Barium enema: prep

Definition

Low fiber diet two days before
Clear liquid diet one day before/Use laxative
NPO eight hours before exam max 4

Term

Barium enema: Post exam

Definition

Fluids and/or mild laxative

Term

Barium enema: Medications

Definition

None unless patient otherwise needs them

Term

Barium enema: Contrast type

Definition

Barium or water-soluble contrast
Thick barium for double, thin for single contrast

Term

Barium enema: Contraindications

Definition

Surgery or bowel perforation