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Reem Abdulazeez AL- Thekair. BARIUM MEAL. What is Upper G.I series ?. It is the radiographic examination of the distal esophagus, stomach and duodenum in one examination using a contrast media. Anatomy. Anatomy. Contrast media . Contrast media . Contraindications to Ba sulfate.
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Reem Abdulazeez AL-Thekair BARIUM MEAL
What is Upper G.I series ? It is the radiographic examination of the distal esophagus, stomach and duodenum in one examination using a contrast media.
Contraindications to Ba sulfate Disadvantages of Gastrografin & Gastroview Contraindication to water soluble iodinated c/m Double contrast technique
Patient preparation • Pt should be NPO from midnight until time of examination. • food and drink should be withheld for at least 8 hours prior to the exam. • The patient is instructed not to smoke or chew gum during the NPO period.