2.Barium Study of Lower GI TRACT PPT BY RAVINDRA KUMAR.pptx

Description

Detailed knowledge about procedure including anatomy and pathology.
Should know about c/m, its preparation & its contraindications.
Should be capable of tackling any emergency arose due to c/m.
Knowledge of handling the equipment.
Care & maintenance of the equipment .
Knowledge of Quality assurance program.
Knowledge of radiation protection.
Barium Study of Lower GI Tract knowledge :-
BMFT
Peroral Pneumocolon
Small Bowel Enema (Enteroclysis)
Barium Enema
Air Enema
Reduction of an Intussusception
Distal Cologram
Loopogram
Pouchogram.
Barium Studies are safe & useful initial diagnostic procedure for evaluating GIT abnormalities.
It uses radiolucent & radiopaque c/m in combination to a fluoroscopy unit to visualize the anatomy as well as the physiology.
However these have limitations in the assessment of extra mucosal extent of the pathology.
Although newer modalities are present but Barium is still considered as a basic and essential study.