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36 Cards in this Set
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what is the upper GI used for? |
radiographic exam of distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum utilizing contrast media |
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what is the purpose of an upper GI? |
to radiographically study the form and function of the upper GI system, as well as to detect abnormal anatomic & functional conditions. |
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bezoar |
mass in the stomach formed by material that does not pass into the intestine |
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diverticulosis |
diverticula in the colon without inflammation or symptoms |
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diverticulitis |
inflammation of diverticula in the alimentary canal |
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diverticulum |
pouch created by herniation of the mucous membrane through the muscular coat |
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gastritis |
inflammation of lining of the stomach |
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HH (hiatal hernia) |
protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm |
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polyp |
growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane |
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pyloric stenosis |
narrowing of pyloric canal, causing obstruction |
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gastric ulcers |
depressed lesion on the surface of the alimentary canal |
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when is an UGI w/ SBFT complete? |
when barium reaches the terminal ileum |
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what is the patient prep for UGI? |
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what is the scout for an UGI? |
KUB |
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What are the routine overhead images for UGI |
PA (AP) projection- prone (supine) PA oblique projection- recumbent RAO AP oblique projection- recumbent LPO Rt. Lateral- recumbent Rt. lateral |
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for UGI AP overheads, where should the CR be centered on average? asthenic? hypersthenic? and erect position? |
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what is the breathing instruction for the AP UGI overhead? |
expiration |
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if patient is hypersthenic, what orientation IR should be used for UGI AP? |
CW |
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what kvp should be used for barium UGI? |
110 |
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what is the position for the PA oblique UGI? |
recumbent RAO |
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how many degrees should you oblique the patient for the PA oblique/ RAO recumbent position on an UGI? |
40-70* |
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where should the CR be centered for PA oblique on an UGI? |
T @ L1-L2, 1/2 way between the spine and left lateral rib margin |
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where should the height of the IR be centered for all UGI exams? |
1-2" above the left lower rib margin (L1-L2) |
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resp. for all UGI? |
expiration |
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what does the PA oblique UGI demonstrate? What does it demonstrate in sthenic patients? |
pyloric canal; duodenal bulb |
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who gets the greater degree of obliquity on oblique views of UGI? |
hypersthenic |
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what is the lateral position and projection for UGI? |
Rt. Lateral projection/ Rt. Lateral recumbent |
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where is the CR located for Rt. lateral UGI? |
T @ L1-L2, 1/2 way between MCP and anterior aspect of abdomen |
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why are UGIs done on expiration? |
allows for expansion of the stomach |
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what is the purpose of Rt. lateral UGI? |
empties the stomach |
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what does the Rt. lateral projection show on an UGI? |
shows structures anterior and posterior to the stomach. |
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how can you tell no rotation on a Rt. lateral projection UGI? |
no superimposing structures on vertebral bodies open foramina |
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what is the position for the AP oblique projection UGI? |
recumbent LPO position |
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how many degrees is the patient obliqued for AP oblique projection? average? |
30-60*; 45* |
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where is the height of the IR centered for the AP oblique projection UGI? (transverse) |
1/2 way between xiphoid and left lower rib margin |
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where is the CR located for AP oblique? |
T @ height of L1, sagittal plane 1/2 way between spine and left lateral rib margin |
