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Fluoroscopy and GI Contrast

Fluoroscopy and GI Contrast. Chapter 12. Fluoroscopy. X-ray in motion Continuous ___________ ________________ 5 minute timer. Protection. ALWAYS _________________ Thyroid shield ________ ___________ Stand behind _________ Unless you are helping pt.

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Fluoroscopy and GI Contrast

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  1. Fluoroscopy and GI Contrast Chapter 12

  2. Fluoroscopy • X-ray in motion • Continuous ___________ • ________________ • 5 minute timer

  3. Protection • ALWAYS _________________ • Thyroid shield • ________ • ___________ • Stand behind _________ • Unless you are helping pt

  4. Tech Fluoro Responsibilities • Verify _____________ • Obtain Clinical ____________ • Make Sure _______________ • Have All Equipment Ready • Compression Paddle

  5. Tech Fluoro Responsibilities • Assist ______________ • Image manipulation • Assist __________ • Be Prepared For _____________

  6. Contrast MediaPositive • Barium Sulfate – BaSO4 • __________Contrast • Colloidal _____________ • Thick and thin

  7. Contraindication to Barium • Bowel ____________ • Use water-soluble, _________ contrast • Gastroview / Gastrografin • Contraindication to Iodinated contrast • ___________ to iodine

  8. Contrast MediaNegative • Air or CO2 (Fizzies) • ___________ Contrast • Expands ___________ for coating

  9. Technical Considerations • High kVp – __________ • For adequate __________ of barium • Short Exposure Times • Decrease chance of ____________motion • Watch _______ for proper routine positioning

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