Contrast Media Flashcards
1
Q
Barium?
A
Ba so 4_ residue, extravasated, aspirated
Insoluble , osmotic, hydrophilic
2
Q
Iodine?
A
’ Positive toxic element, iv, ia, intraluminally, spinal cord
Non ionic diners are gold standard
3
Q
Co 2?
A
Negative easily absorbed well tolerated dcbe / dbl contrast study
4
Q
Iodine Contrast-media reactions?
A
- Anaphylactic
Renal failure.
Avoid Cardiac, asthma, diabetes
5
Q
Why do we need contrast media?
A
’ Pe is proportional to cube of atomic number
We need to either reduce / increase atomic number
6
Q
Barium meal doubt contrast …
A
Indicated for upper gi
Carbex granules and liquid + bas04
See ruggae
Nbm 6 hours + No smoking.
Position changed to coat walls
