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Upper GI (RAD 135)

Part 2

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The Stomach Breaks down food 2 ways, __________- Stomach secretes acids and enzymes Chemically
The Stomach Breaks down food 2 ways, ___________- Churning & Peristalsis Mechanically
The __________ Extends from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach to the ileocecal valve Averages about 22 ft in length and is for digestion and absorption of food Small Intestine
The Small Intestine is Widest at the- Proximal End
The Small Intestine is the Most Narrow at the- Distal End
Expanded portion of the superior section right after the pyloric sphincter- Duodenal Bulb
Where does most digestion takes place at in the Small Intestine? Duodenum
The Duodenum is the ______ part of the Small intestine First
The Duodenum makes a C-Shape around the ___________ head of the pancreas
Bend created by the Ligament of Treitz or Suspensory ligament of the duodenum- Duodenojejunal Flexure
where does the duodenum becomes the jejunum? Duodenojejunal Flexure
Contraction waves by which the digestive tube propels contents toward the rectum Peristalsis
How many waves per minute occur in the filled stomach ? 3 or 4
Average emptying time for stomach is _____ hours 2 or 3
Average transit time to ileocecal valve is _____ hours 2 or 3
During Peristalsis, Muscles contract______ the food Behind
During Peristalsis, Muscles relax ______ of the food In Front
What is the biggest challenge of GI radiography? Eliminating Peristalic Motion
Peristalsis is ______ in the stomach and the duodenum Greatest
Peristalsis is ______ in the distal part of the GI tract Slowest
Radiographic demonstration of the alimentary canal requires the use of? Contrast Media
Positive Contrast is? Radiopaque
Negative Contrast is? Radiolucent
Radiopaque Appears- White
Radiolucent Appears- Black
What is the most common negative contrast? Air
What is the most common positive contrast? Barium Sulfate
Radiopaque means that most X-Rays were __________ Absorbed
Radiolucent means that most X-Rays were __________ Transmitted
When you mix barium and water together it is called a? Suspension
A hole or rupture in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract that allows contents to leak into the abdominal cavity is a? Perforation
Water-soluble iodinated contrast media should be used for a? Suspected Perforation
Barium cannot be absorbed by the body because it is Insoluble in Water
What can lead to peritonitis, sepsis and even death? Using barium for a possible bowel perforation
Barium is neither Ionic or non-ionic
May need _______injection to relax muscles and decrease motility glucagon
The Fundus will appear White in a PA Oblique Stomach & Duodenum X-Ray when the patient is positioned _____ LPO
The Fundus will appear Black in a PA Oblique Stomach & Duodenum X-Ray when the patient is positioned _____ RAO
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