A volume in W.B. Saunders' best-selling Fundamentals of Radiology series, this compact resource equips readers to interpret fluoroscopic studies quickly and correctly! It offers thorough, hands-on guidance on all practical aspects of fluoroscopic imaging and interpretation. Conveniently organized by body system, this handy guide details a full range of non-interventional fluoroscopic procedures-both conventional and digital, common and rare.

Features

Details non-interventional fluoroscopy for a full range of applications, including gastrointestinal, biliary, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, pediatric, and neuroradiology.
Provides coverage of indications and contraindications...patient preparation...equipment and supplies...recommended scout films...sample dictation...radiation dosage...and radiographic anatomy for each type of examination.
Features at-a-glance tables which guide the reader through image type (including film size and orientation), step-by-step procedural instructions, and tabletop and patient positioning.
Includes hundreds of real radiographic images that demonstrate the desired results and capture nuances of technique.
Offers a systematic approach and engaging writing style that make fundamental fluoroscopic skills easy to master.

Contents

Introduction
How to Use This Handbook
Fluroscopy Table Positions
Patient Positions
Pregnancy and Radiation
Pharmaceuticals

Part I: Pharyngeal & Esophageal Examinations
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Exam
Speech Pathology Swallowing Exam
Single Contrast Esophagram
Double Contract Esophagram
Esophagram Perforation

Part II: Upper Gastrointestinal Exams
Single Contrast Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Single Contrast Upper Gastrointestinal Series with Small Bowel Follow Through
Biphasic Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Fundoplication Evaluation
Vertical Gastric Banding Evaluation
Billroth Evaluation
Enteric Feeding Tube Placement
Double Contrast Enteroclysis

Part III: Colon Examinations
Single Contrast Barium Enema
Double Contrast Barium Enema
Salvage Barium Enema
Colostomy Bariium Enema
Dynamic Proctography
Colorectal Transit Exam

Part IV: Biliary Examinations
T-Tube Cholangiogram
Oral Cholecystogram
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram

Part V: Genitourinary Examinations
Cystogram
Voiding Cystourethrogram
Retrograde Urethrogram
Loop-o-gram/Pouch-o-gram
Fluroscopic Intravenous Urogram
Nephrostogram
Hysterosalpingogram

Part VI: Musculoskeletal Examinations
Shoulder Gadolinium Injection
Elbow Gadolinium Injection
Wrist Gadolinium Injection
Knee Gadolinium Injection
Fluroscopically Guided Hip Aspiration

Part VII: Neuroradiology Examinations
Fluroscopically Guided Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar Myelogram
Cerival Myelogram
Thoracic Myelogram

Part VIII: Pediatric Examinations
Pediatric Videofluroscopic Swallowing Exam
Pediatric Speech Pathology Swallowing Exam
Pediatric Single Contract Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Pediatric Single Contrast Enema
Air Enema Intusseuception Diagnosis & Reduction
Pediatric Voiding Cystourethrogram
Pediatric Intravenous Urogram

Part IX: Miscellaneous Examinations
"Sniff" Test (for Diaphragmatic Paralysis)
Cutaneous Fistulogram

Appendices
Premedication for Contrast Allergy
Management of Contrast Reactions
Iodinated Contrast Media - Intravascular (Ionic)
Iodinated Contrast Media - Intravascular (Nonionic)
Iodinated Contrast Media - Gastrointestinal (Ionic)
Iodinated Contrast Media - Urological (Ionic)
Barium Sulfate
Methylcellulose Solutions