5 Questions
What is the normal range of serum amylase in units?
60-80 units
What is the purpose of drinking water during a pancreatic imaging procedure?
To fill the stomach and act as a window
What is the normal range of fasting glucose in mg/dL?
60-110 mg/dL
What is the normal range of urinary amylase in U/hr?
35-260 U/hr
What is the benefit of using the spleen as a window during a pancreatic imaging procedure?
It provides a coronal approach to the tail of the pancreas
Study Notes
Pancreas Part 2 Summary
Imaging Techniques
- Compression Scanning: involves pushing to displace gas
- Use shallow breathing and big breaths to get better imaging
- Use liver as a window by taking small breaths and holding
- Push stomach out to get better imaging
- Patient can be seated or standing during imaging
- Drink water to fill the stomach, acting as a window (specific tail)
- Try different windows, such as using the spleen as a window (coronal approach)
Laboratory Values
Serum Tests
- Amylase: 60-80 units
- Lipase: 1.5 U/mL
- Glucose (fasting): 65-110 mg/dL
- All sugars: 80-120 mg/dL
Urine Tests
- Amylase (2 hr): 35-260 U/hr
- Alkaline phosphatase: no normal value provided
This quiz covers various imaging techniques for the pancreas, including compression scanning and using different windows, as well as laboratory values related to the pancreas.
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