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Barium is opaque on X Ray, so it is used as a 'contrast medium'.
Barium enemas are given before x-rays of the bowel so that abnormalities can be seen and diagnosed. Barium enemas are only one diagnostic tool a doctor will use to diagnose a bowel problem.
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What is accepted volume for barium enema?
A barium enema can run up to 2500 ML, an air contrast BE about 1,000 ML
What is a Barium sulfate?
A barium compound used during a barium enema to block the passage of x rays during the exam
What is the age for a barium enema?
I have my colonoscopy last July 2009, can i do it again
Do Polyps show up on barium enema x rays?
Polyps may not be easily visible on a barium enema x-ray. Barium enema is primarily used to detect abnormalities in the colon, such as tumors or inflammation. However, if a polyp is large enough or causing a visible irregularity in the colon, it may be visible on the x-ray. A colonoscopy is a more accurate method for detecting and diagnosing polyps.
What is the medical term meaning diagnostic x-ray of the colon and rectum in which radiopaque compound is used as contrast medium?
Barium enema
What is the decision to use a barium enema based on?
The decision to perform a barium enema is based on a person's history of altered bowel habits
What is accepted volume for barium enema?
A barium enema can run up to 2500 ML, an air contrast BE about 1,000 ML
What describes a barium enema?
Uncomfortable.
What types of enemas can a Nurse Assistant administer?
Barium enema, and Fleet enema
What does the medical abbreviation BE mean?
Barium Enema
What can you eat before a barium enema?
nothing
Can you drive home after a barium enema test?
No
What is a Barium sulfate?
A barium compound used during a barium enema to block the passage of x rays during the exam
What order should the nurse expect after a barium enema?
A laxative, to get rid of any barium left.
Which code is used to report barium enema with KUB?
74270
What is a double-contrast barium enema good for?
The double-contrast barium enema is the best method for detecting small tumors (such as polyps), early inflammatory disease, and bleeding caused by ulcers
What is the age for a barium enema?
I have my colonoscopy last July 2009, can i do it again
