Diagnostic Imaging Continued

AP (Anteroposterior)

X-ray passes from the front to the back of the patient.

PA (Posteroanterior)

X-ray passes from the back to the front of the patient.

Lat (lateral)

X-ray view taken from the patient's left or right side.

Decubitus

X-ray beam is placed horizontally when the patient lies on their side.

Prosthesis

X-ray view ordered pre-operatively for hip/knee prosthesis.

ES (erect & supine)

Two different views with the patient standing and lying on their back.

Angiogram/Arteriogram

Examines artery after injection of contrast medium.

Arthrogram

Examines joints after a contrast medium is injected into the joint space.

Ba Enema

Examines the lower bowel after barium is introduced into the rectum.

Ba Swallow/U.G.I series

Examines esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after swallowing barium.

Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram

Examines biliary ducts after injecting contrast medium through a needle.

T-tube Cholangiogram

Examines biliary ducts post-operatively after contrast medium is introduced.

Oral Cholecystogram/Gallbladder Series

Examines the biliary ducts/gallbladder after ingestion of oral contrast medium.

Voiding Cystourethrogram

Examines the bladder/urethra after inserting contrast medium via catheter.

Stress Cystourethrogram

Same as Voiding Cystourethrogram.

Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)

Examines kidneys, ureters, and bladder after intravenous contrast medium.

Myelogram

Examines the spinal canal after injecting contrast medium into the subarachnoid space.

Sialogram

Examines salivary ducts after injection of contrast medium.

Sinogram

Examines nasal sinuses after filling with contrast medium.

Venogram

Examines veins after contrast medium is injected into the veins.

Consent form

Required for procedures such as Angiogram and Arthrogram.

Patient prep

Necessary for procedures like Angiogram, Ba Enema, IVP.

Laxative

Administered prior to Intravenous Pyelogram.

Clear fluids

Recommended for patient preparation before certain exams.

NPO (Nothing by Mouth)

Patient instruction to refrain from eating/drinking before exams.

Fasting

Requirement prior to examinations such as Venogram.

Booking Times

Required for radiology procedures with contrast agents.

Routine x-rays

Procedures that do not require booking times.

Radiology procedures

Tests that often require contrast mediums and preparation.

Biliary ducts

Examined during procedural studies using contrast media.

KUB (Kidney, Ureters, Bladder)

Target of examination in intravenous pyelogram procedures.

Pulmonary function

Tests ordered prior to angiogram procedures.

Discontinue blood thinners

Instruction prior to angiographic procedures.

Dilution

The process of reducing a concentration of substances.”},{