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Positioning of Small Bowel
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Anatomy
Professional
05/01/2013

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patient prep for small bowel exam
Definition
Soft or low residue diet for 2 days before study
Food and fluid withheld after evening meal on day before examination
Breakfast withheld on day of examination
Term
three methods for administration of contrast
Definition
By mouth (oral)
Complete reflux filling with a large volume barium enema (retrograde)
Direct injection into the bowel through an intestinal tube
Term
part position for AP/PA small bowel
Definition
Prone or supine
MSPcentered to grid
30 minutes after contrast administration center cassette at the level of L2 (2”above the iliac crest)
Delayed radiographs, center at the level of the iliac crest
Term
CR for PA/AP small bowel
Definition
Perpendicular to the center of the IR
Level of L2 within 30 mins of contrast
Level of iliac crest for delayed
Term
PA/AP exam is usually complete when
Definition
barium reaches the cecum
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