Barium Swallow: Radiopaque
Barium Swallow
A Barium swallow is a radiography contrast technique performed to visualize the esophageal portion of the Upper Gastrointestinal tract. Contrast Medium is taken orally and the lumen of the Esophagus is fluoroscopically visualized. Standard X-ray films are normally taken prior to administration of the contrast medium and these are useful in detecting perforation, presence of radiopaque foreign substances and gastric wall thickening. Oral contrast mediums, such as barium sulfate highlight conditions such as hiatal hernia, pyloric stenosis, gastric diverticulitis, and presence of undigested food, congenital anomalies or diseases of the stomach such as gastric Ulcer, Cancer, stomach polyps.
As the person swallows the barium suspension, …show more content…
Some changes in position may be necessary during the procedure. Fluoroscopy allows visualization and filming of actual activity taking place in real time. * Take several conventional x-rays films following fluoroscope examination. The patient will need to hold his or her breath during each exposure * Tell patient that examination time may be 20-45 minutes.
NURSING CARE
Before:
* Explain purpose and procedure to the patient * Screen female patients for pregnancy status, if positive inform radiology department * Inform patient that complete fasting from foods and fluids is required for a minimum of 8 hours before the procedure. Necessary oral medications may be taken with tiny sip of water. Inform the radiology department because pills may be visualized during the study. * Instruct patient to hold still and follow breathing instructions during the procedure * Any metal objects should be removed that may interfere with the field of examination
During:
* Inform patient that the procedure duration is 20-45 minutes * Assist the client to different
A Barium swallow is a radiography contrast technique performed to visualize the esophageal portion of the Upper Gastrointestinal tract. Contrast Medium is taken orally and the lumen of the Esophagus is fluoroscopically visualized. Standard X-ray films are normally taken prior to administration of the contrast medium and these are useful in detecting perforation, presence of radiopaque foreign substances and gastric wall thickening. Oral contrast mediums, such as barium sulfate highlight conditions such as hiatal hernia, pyloric stenosis, gastric diverticulitis, and presence of undigested food, congenital anomalies or diseases of the stomach such as gastric Ulcer, Cancer, stomach polyps.
As the person swallows the barium suspension, …show more content…
Some changes in position may be necessary during the procedure. Fluoroscopy allows visualization and filming of actual activity taking place in real time. * Take several conventional x-rays films following fluoroscope examination. The patient will need to hold his or her breath during each exposure * Tell patient that examination time may be 20-45 minutes.
NURSING CARE
Before:
* Explain purpose and procedure to the patient * Screen female patients for pregnancy status, if positive inform radiology department * Inform patient that complete fasting from foods and fluids is required for a minimum of 8 hours before the procedure. Necessary oral medications may be taken with tiny sip of water. Inform the radiology department because pills may be visualized during the study. * Instruct patient to hold still and follow breathing instructions during the procedure * Any metal objects should be removed that may interfere with the field of examination
During:
* Inform patient that the procedure duration is 20-45 minutes * Assist the client to different