advanced positioning myelography
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| Myelography | the radiographic study of CNS structures within the vertebral canal
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| Contrast is injected where during myelography? | the subarachnoid space
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| What interspace is used for the needle placement? | L2-L3 or L3-L4 or C1-2
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| Causes of spinal cord compression | herniated disk, bone fragments, tumors, swelling from trauma
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| Contraindications for myelography | blood in the CSF, arachnoiditis, increased ICP, recent LP
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| Types of contrast used for myelography include: | (water soluble non-ionic) iohexol, iopamidol, ioversol
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| How much contrast is used for a myelogram? | 9-12 ml
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| Fenestrated drape | drape with a hole in the middle
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| What gauge needle is used for a myelogram? | 20-22
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| Patient prep for a myelogram includes what? | ensuring the patient is hydrated and that the exam and possible complications are explained.
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| Patient position for a myelogram | prone with pillow under abdomen. Spine flexed for lateral
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| How do we ensure proper needle placement? | the rad draws CSF
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| How should tubes of CSF be labeled? | in the order they were drawn
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| How much and why is the head elevated for a cervical myelogram? | 30-45 degrees to keep the contrast from entering the ventricles
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| What position is the neck in for cervical myelograms? | hyperextension
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| How long is the recovery time for a myelogram? | 4-8 hours
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| Typical abnormal findings for a myelogram include: | deformity within the subarachnoid space, and obstruction of the flow of contrast
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