Upper Gastrointestinal System Radiographic Procedure

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What is the purpose of mixing positive BaSO4 contrast media with negative CO2 contrast media?

To enhance digital fluoroscopy

To prolong tube lifespan

To reduce patient dose

To coat the mucosa for better contrast visualization (correct)

What are the exposure factors for radiography?

kV: 100-130; mAs: AEC or high mA (correct)

kV: 70-90; mAs: low mA

kV: 80-100; mA: 1-5

kV: 120-150; mAs: constant

What is an advantage of digital over conventional fluoroscopy?

Use of film/screen cassettes

Cinefluoroscopy capability

Multiple frame formatting (correct)

Use of image intensifier

Which is a cardinal principle of radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure?

Shield, Time, Distance Signup and view all the answers

"Barium Swallow" is also known as:

"Esophagram Procedure" Signup and view all the answers

"Barium Meal" is indicated for:

"Pathologic indications" Signup and view all the answers

What alternative modality can be used for Upper GI examinations?

CT Signup and view all the answers

In which position is the barium swallow/esophagram procedure performed to obtain a lateral view?

Lateral Position-Esophagram Signup and view all the answers

Which position is used for barium meal to obtain a right lateral view?

Right Lateral Position-Barium Meal Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic & post-fluoroscopy projections for barium meal?

PA , Right Lateral, AP Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the duodenum?

10 inches Signup and view all the answers

Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?

At T10 Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the stomach is inferior and anterior to the fundus?

Body Signup and view all the answers

What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum encountered by the esophagus?

Aortic arch and left main bronchus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stomach?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which contrast media is considered a negative contrast media?

Air/CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What are the contraindications to Barium Sulfate?

Perforated viscus, Prior to surgery, Intestinal obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the fundus of the stomach in relation to the body?

Superior & posterior to body Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the small intestine joins the duodenum at D-J junction?

Jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the duodenum?

C-shaped Signup and view all the answers

Barium sulfate is a water-soluble contrast media that is chemically pure and non-toxic.

False Signup and view all the answers

The duodenum is the longest and most mobile portion of the small intestine.

False Signup and view all the answers

The esophagus is located posterior to the trachea and heart.

True Signup and view all the answers

The esophagus joins the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the level of T6

True Signup and view all the answers

The stomach is considered the most dilated part of the gastrointestinal system.

True Signup and view all the answers

Digital fluoroscopy equipment requires the use of cassettes for image storage.

False Signup and view all the answers

The esophagram RAO position is used to obtain a lateral view of the esophagus.

False Signup and view all the answers

Lead aprons are not essential for radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure.

False Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of mixing positive BaSO4 contrast media with negative CO2 contrast media?

What are the exposure factors for radiography?

What is an advantage of digital over conventional fluoroscopy?

Which is a cardinal principle of radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure?

"Barium Swallow" is also known as:

"Barium Meal" is indicated for:

What alternative modality can be used for Upper GI examinations?

In which position is the barium swallow/esophagram procedure performed to obtain a lateral view?

Which position is used for barium meal to obtain a right lateral view?

What are the basic & post-fluoroscopy projections for barium meal?

What is the length of the duodenum?

Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?

Which part of the stomach is inferior and anterior to the fundus?

What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum encountered by the esophagus?

What is the primary function of the stomach?

Which contrast media is considered a negative contrast media?

What are the contraindications to Barium Sulfate?

What is the position of the fundus of the stomach in relation to the body?

Which part of the small intestine joins the duodenum at D-J junction?

What is the shape of the duodenum?

Barium sulfate is a water-soluble contrast media that is chemically pure and non-toxic.

The duodenum is the longest and most mobile portion of the small intestine.

The esophagus is located posterior to the trachea and heart.

The esophagus joins the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the level of T6

The stomach is considered the most dilated part of the gastrointestinal system.

Digital fluoroscopy equipment requires the use of cassettes for image storage.

The esophagram RAO position is used to obtain a lateral view of the esophagus.

Lead aprons are not essential for radiation protection during fluoroscopy exposure.

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