Contrast

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Mind Map on Contrast, created by Drewann Gaydos on 21/10/2016.
Drewann Gaydos
Mind Map by Drewann Gaydos, updated more than 1 year ago
Drewann Gaydos
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Contrast
  1. Positive Contrast
    1. Barium Sulfate
      1. Nontoxic
        1. Most frequently chosen contrast medium or radiologic examination of the GI tract
      2. Iodinated Preparations
        1. May be a greater danger to the patient
      3. Negative Contrast
        1. Carbon Dioxide
          1. Air Embolus - injecting air into the bloodstream could occur
        2. Fasting
          1. Must be done in the morning
            1. Diabetic, elderly, pediatric
          2. Barium
            1. Upper and lower GI systems with barium
              1. Lower is performed first as barium clears quickly from the lower bowel
              2. Barium is denser and will obscure the iodinated contrast
              3. Iodinated contrast must be performed prior to barium studies
                1. No Contrast
                  1. All examinations that do not require contrast should be schedule first
                    1. Ultrasound and nuclear medicine procedures are scheduled first
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