9 Questions
What is the recommended head and shoulders elevation angle for postprocedural monitoring?
30-45 degrees
Which of the following is NOT an indication for myelography?
Increased intracranial pressure
What is a contraindication for performing myelography?
Contrast allergy
When does absorption of contrast begin after injection during myelography?
After 4-5 hours
What imaging is performed during myelography to view the movement of contrast through the spinal canal?
Fluoro spot images
At what time point does contrast become radiographically undetectable after injection during myelography?
24 hours
Why might the fluoroscopic table be placed in the Trendelenburg position during myelography?
To allow gravity to move contrast through the spinal canal
What should be checked before releasing a patient after myelography?
Puncture site
'Best rest for several hours' after myelography means:
'Flat on back without movement'
Prepare for Test #4 with this study guide on the lumbar spine, sacrum/coccyx, and myelogram. Learn about the total number of vertebrae, types of spinal curvatures, abnormal spinal curvatures, and specific joint angles.
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