Upper GI
11/06/2019
PREP: NPO AFTER MIDNIGHT
Take a scout on the patient: 14 X 17 USE LEAD MARKER
You do not have to show scout to Radiologist before exam unless there is a concern.
Set room up, same four cups as in barium swallow protocol.
Ask patient history questions: previous surgeries, previous UGI’s, symptoms, etc.
Stand table upright
Overheads for Dr. Simms and Talley-AP 14X17, LPO 14X17, RPO 14X17. All other doctors at their request.
For Dr. Sud: 1 ½ pack Fizzies. Mix Thick Barium according to instructions(60ml water)
For Dr. Gray: Do not stand table upright. Have paddle available. Have pt. drink fizzies, and all of the thick barium. Have them do a barrel roll 3 times, get the thin barium ready, then tell Dr. Gray that you are ready.
Peds: Thin barium only, not pre-mixed bottle
No scouts for babies per Dr. Gray
NPO 4 hours prior. Schedule in early a.m.