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| What is the prep for an esophagram? |
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| Wht type of barium is used for an esophogram? |
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| What position does an esophogram begin in? |
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| What should be done before the patient drinks contrast during a radiographic procedure? |
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| If the patient is post-op surgery or a perforation is suspected, what type of contrast should you use? |
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| gastrografin or water soluable |
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| What position is the patient mainly in for an esophogram? |
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| What is the valsalva maneuver? |
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| Patient takes a breath in and bears down |
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| What is studied during a UGI? |
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distal esophagus
stomach
duodenum |
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| What is the prep for a UGI? |
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| Where is the esophagus located when the patient is in a RAO position? |
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| between the vertebral canal and the heart |
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| When attempting to position the patient RAO, what should you do if the esophagus is over the vertebral column? |
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| Where is the IR positioned for an RAO position of the esophagus? |
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| Where is the CR for an RAO position of the esophagus? |
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| Centered to the level of T5-T6 |
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| Where is the esophagus located when the patient is lateral? |
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| Between the heart and vertebral column |
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| Where is the IR for a lateral projection of the esophagus? |
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| How much do you rotate a sthenic patient for an RAO position for a UGI? |
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| How much do you rotate a hypersthenic patient for an RAO position for a UGI? |
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| How much do you rotate an n Asthenic patient for an RAO position for a UGI? |
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| What is the CR position for a RAO position for a UGI on a Sthenic patient? |
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| L1, 1-2in above lower rib margin and midway between the spine and upside lateral border of the abdomen |
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| What is the CR position for a RAO position for a UGI on a Asthenic patient? |
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| Where is the CR centered for an RAo position for a UGI on a hypersthenic patient? |
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| 2in above L1 and closer to midline |
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| What is visualized on a right lateral projection UGI series? |
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| What does an LPO position for a UGi demostrate? |
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| the duodenal bulb in profile |
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| What is an AP projection for a UGI useful in demonstrating? |
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| Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of a sthenic patient for a UGI |
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| 1-2in above lower lateral rib margin and 1in to the left of the vertebral column |
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| Where is the CR centered for a asthenic patient for a PA projection for a UGI? |
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| Where is the CR centered for a hypersthenic patient for a PA projection for a UGI? |
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| 2in above L1 and closer to midline |
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| Where will barium be in the stomach on a AP proection? |
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| Where is barium in the stomach for a LPO postition for a UGI? |
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| Where is barium located on a right lateral for a UGI? |
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| Where is air located on a PA projection for a UGI? |
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| Where is air located for an RAO position for a UGI? |
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| Where is the CR centered for a right lateral for a UGI? |
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Sthenic- at L1 and 1-1/2in anterior to the MCP
Hypersthenic- 2 in above L1
Asthenic- 2in below L1 |
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| Where is the CR centered for a LPO position for a UGI? |
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Sthenic- L1, midway between midline of body and left lateral margin of the abdomen
Hypersthenic- 2in above L1
Asthenic-2in below L1 and nearer to midline |
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