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| Digestive system components |
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alimentary track
and
accessory organs |
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| digestive system is in the _____________ cavity |
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| abdominopelvic cavity extends from the __________ to the _________________ |
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Abdominopelvic cavity:
larger, superior portion is called
the _____________ |
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Abdominoplevic cavity:
lower portion |
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abdominal cavity
contains: |
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Definition
- Stomach
- Small intestines
- Large intestines
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Spleen
- Pancreas
- Kidneys
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- Rectum
- Sigmoid
- Urinary bladder
- Reproductive organs
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| double-walled membranous sac that encloses the cavity |
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| diaphragm is highest in ___________ body habitus |
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stomach is
most vertical and lowest
in ________________ body habitus |
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stomach is
highest and most horizontal
in ____________ body habitus |
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True or False:
body habitus is helpful in
determining the location of abdominal organs |
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| patient preparation consists of any combination of: |
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Definition
controlled diet
laxative
enema |
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| intestinal tract preparation is not administered to acutely ill patients or those with ________________________________. |
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Definition
suspected visceral rupture
perforation
obstruction |
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| proper abdomen technique should demonstrate a ________________ gray scale |
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Definition
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| AP or PA Abdomen technique |
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Definition
| 75 kVp, 200 mA with all AEC cells activated |
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| Decubitus abdomen technique |
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Definition
| 80 kVp, 200 mA with center AEC cell activated |
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Tissue structures used to determine effective technique
5 things |
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Definition
- Lower liver border
- Psoas muscles
- Kidneys
- Ribs
- Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
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easier to shield __________ patients
for abdomen radiography |
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| exposure made at end of full expiration |
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| exposure made at end of full expiration to ________________________ |
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Definition
decrease compression of abdominal organs
(diaphragm goes up) |
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| failure of bowel peristalsis |
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| presence of air in peritoneal cavity |
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| new tissue growth where cell proliferation is uncontrolled |
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| 3 way abdomen (acute abdominal series) consists of: |
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Definition
AP Abdomen - Supine
AP Abdomen - Upright
PA Chest |
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| 2 way abdomen (called "flat & upright") |
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Definition
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| if patient cannot stand for upright abdomen do a ____________________ |
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| upright abdomen or left lateral decubitus demonstrates ______________________ |
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Definition
| air/fluid level or free air |
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| Supine AP abdomen also called _________ |
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Definition
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| kidneys, ureters, & bladder |
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perpendicular to IR
enters MSP @ level of iliac crests |
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| AP Abdomen, Supine Evaluation Criteria |
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Definition
Area from pubic symphysis to upper abdomen included Abdomen aligned and centered
Centered vertebral column
Ribs, pelvis, and hips equidistant to edge of image on both sides
No rotation
Spinous processes in center of lumbar vertebrae
Ischial spines of pelvis symmetric, if visible
Alae or wings of ilia symmetric |
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| Upright AP IR centered ______ inches above the ____________to include the diaphragm |
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If bladder is to be included on upright,
center IR to
_________________ |
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Definition
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Term
| AP Abdomen, Upright Evaluation Criteria |
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Definition
Same critique criteria as supine position, as well as:
Diaphragm without motion
Density on upright similar to supine
Reduce density if pneumoperitoneum is suspected
Marker indicating upright position |
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| PA ___________________ and should be considered when kidneys are not of primary interest. |
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PA Abdomen, Upright
pt position |
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Definition
Upright with anterior surface in contact with vertical grid device
Weight equally distributed on both feet
MSP centered to grid |
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Perpendicular to IR
Enters patient on MSP at level of 2" above iliac crests
*Evaluation criteria are the same as for upright AP projections |
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AP Abdomen, Left Lateral Decubitus
When would you do this? |
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Definition
Performed in place of upright position
for patients who are too ill to stand |
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AP Abdomen, Left Lateral Decubitus
pt position |
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Definition
Recumbent left lateral on a radiolucent pad
Arms above level of diaphragm
Knees flexed slightly
Center iliac crests to IR or 2" above, if diaphragm is to be demonstrated |
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AP Abdomen, Left Lateral Decubitus
Evaluation Criteria |
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Definition
Diaphragm without motion
Both sides of abdomen - If this is not possible, then Elevate and demonstrate:
- side down if fluid is suspected
- side up if pneumoperitoneum is suspected
Abdominal wall, flank structures, and diaphragm
No rotation
ID indicating side up visible |
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