UGIS Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
Q

UGIS requires

A

8 oz. of BaS04

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2
Q

Contrast media in UGIS

A

Thin Barium Sulfate mixture
Thick mixture of BaS04
Water soluble iodinated CM

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3
Q

Types of examination

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Single Contrast Examination
Double Contrast Examination
Dual Contrast Examination
Hypotonic Duodenography

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4
Q

BaS04 suspension is administered during initial flouro exam

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Single contrast examination

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5
Q

Gives the patient a gas producing substance in the form of powder crystals then a small amount of high density Barium suspension

A

Double contrast examination

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6
Q

Anticholinergic

Antispasmodics

A

Glucagon

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7
Q

Allow for greater distention of the stomach and bowel improved visualization / relax GI tract

A

Glucagon

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8
Q

Example of glucagon

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Atropine

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9
Q

Patient is first examined using double contrast examination and on completion of single contrast exam

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Biphasic
Dual Contrast
Welin Technique exam

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10
Q

Less frequently used examination

Detection of lesions in the duodenum

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Hypotonic Duodenography

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11
Q

Indications of UGIS

To demonstrate:

A
Gastric, duodenal and peptic ulcer
Hiatal hernia
Gastric varices and colics
Obstruction
Tumor and carcinoma
Gastritis
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12
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Ulceration of the mucosal lining caused by pepsin

A

Peptic ulcer

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13
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A mass of undigested material that becomes trapped in the stomach

A

Bezoar

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14
Q

Compulsive urge to pull out one’s own hair

A

Trichotillomania

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15
Q

Contra-indications

A

Sensitivity

History of bowel perforation laceration

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16
Q

It can be used in place of barium sulfate

A

Oral water -soluble iodinated contrast media

17
Q

Fundus of the stomach is the most posterior portion

A

Supine position

18
Q

The fundus is in the highest position causing gas to fill part of the stomach

A

RAO / recumbent position

19
Q

Barium settles in the more anterior body and pylorus portion stomach

A

In RAO / recumbent position

20
Q

Demonstration of the type and position of the stomach

A

Upright PA Projection

21
Q

Demonstration of the RIGHT retrogastric space, the duodenal loop in profile and duodenojejunal junction

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Recumbent Right lateral position

22
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Demonstration of LEFT retrogastric space

A

Upright Left Lateral Position

23
Q

Demonstration of gastro-duodenal surface

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Recumbent PA Projection

24
Q

To prevent pressing of stomach and duodenum against the vertebrae

A

Suitable pads under thorax and pelvis

25
Radiographic examination of the Distal esophagus, stomach and duodenum after administration of CM
Upper Gastro Intestinal Series
26
Demonstration of greater and lesser curvature, antrum of the stomach , pyloric canal and duodenal cap
PA Axial Position
27
Best AP of retrogastric portion of the duodenum and jejunum
Recumbent AP projection
28
Film size to see Stomach and duodenum
11x14 CW
29
Film size to see Small hiatal hernia
11x14 LW
30
Film size to see large diaphragmatic herniation
14x17 lw
31
Demonstration of pyloric canal and duodenal cap
Recumbent RAO position
32
Gastric peristalsis is active in this position
Recumbent RAO position
33
Stomach is descends _________ inch when the person is standing
3-4 inches
34
Instruction after GI exam
Drink plenty of fluids | Take mild laxative