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| patient prep for small bowel exam |
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Definition
Soft or low residue diet for 2 days before study
Food and fluid withheld after evening meal on day before examination
Breakfast withheld on day of examination |
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Term
| three methods for administration of contrast |
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Definition
By mouth (oral)
Complete reflux filling with a large volume barium enema (retrograde)
Direct injection into the bowel through an intestinal tube |
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Term
| part position for AP/PA small bowel |
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Definition
Prone or supine
MSPcentered to grid
30 minutes after contrast administration center cassette at the level of L2 (2”above the iliac crest)
Delayed radiographs, center at the level of the iliac crest |
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Term
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Definition
Perpendicular to the center of the IR
Level of L2 within 30 mins of contrast
Level of iliac crest for delayed |
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Term
| PA/AP exam is usually complete when |
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