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GI series - Barium swallow
(fluoroscope exam to look for structural probs and gastric emptying time) |
pre test- NPO after midnight or 6-8 hrs
-explain chalky taste -drink fluids post test to eliminate barium -laxatives to eliminate barium -explain stool may be white |
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Fecal studies
Guiac/stool for occult blood test for fat and infectious organisms |
- use freshly passed warm stool
-for fat and infectious orgasms collect 3 seperate specimens label day 1,2,3 |
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Endoscopy
Espophagoastroduodenoscopy ERCP Direct visualization of esophagus, stomach, duodenum by inserting lighted fiberscope, may include biopsy |
NPO 6-8 hrs
explain discomfort, hoarseness, sore throat check gag reflex after test assess VS pain dysphagia & bleeding warm saline gargle for sore throat |
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liver biopsy
needle inserted to remove tissue for study |
NPO 6-8 hrs
Post test= layon side to put pressure on liver to prevent bleed observe for hemorrhage, shock, pneumothorax |
