Anatomy
2 flexures in large intestine
RT (hepatic) flexure
LT (splenic) flexure
what position shows the transverse colon filled with barium?
PA
twisting of large intestine
Volvulus
NPO for how long?
8 hours
patient prep
NPO 8 hours
prep kit (enema, laxatives)
light diet 24-48 hours prior
name of location where ileum joins the cecum
ileocecal valve
what position shows LT flexure and descending colon?
RPO/LAO
apple core/napkin ring appearance
Neoplasms
how much barium should be ingested? minimum to maximum
8 oz - 2 cups (16oz)
water temp preferred mixed with barium
room temp - tepid
4 sections of the colon
1. Ascending colon
2. Transverse colon
3. Descending colon
4. Sigmoid colon
What position shows RT flexure and ascending colon?
LPO/RAO
birth defect caused by persistant yolk sac, saclike out pouching in wall of intestine
Meckel's Diverticulum
when would the study be deemed complete?
contrast reaches the ileocecal valve
height of enema bag
does not exceed 24 inches
3 sections of small intestine
1. duodenum
2. jejunum
3. ileum
what post procedure projection shows entire large intestine with a residual amount of contrast
post evac
infected diverticulum
diverticulitis
Portion of the Small intestine that appears feathery when filled with contrast
jejunum
name of position for enema tip insertion
Sims
- laying on left side with right leg flexed
what is the appendix connected to
cecum
what projection shows an elongated views of rectosigmoid region?
Sigmoid "AP AXIAL"
difference between diverticulum & polyp
diverticulum- projects outward from colon wall
polyp- projects inward
kvp for post films with single contrast - BARIUM
110-125