| Routine
chest, abdominal & bone studies |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive
20 minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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The
exam will be quick and painless. |
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You
may be asked to change into a gown, depending on the body
part being x-rayed. |
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Once
the technologist performs a quality verification on the
images, you will be able to leave. |
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| Esophogram |
| • PREP: |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to remove any necklaces and/or earrings & change
into a gown. |
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Once the procedure
is begun, you will drink a barium solution. The flow of
the barium through your esophagus will be followed on
a TV monitor. "Spot film" images will be taken
at various points with you in various positions. |
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Total estimated
procedure time: 10-15 minutes. |
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| Upper
GI |
| • PREP: |
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NPO (nothing
by mouth) after midnight. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to remove any necklaces and/or earrings & change
into a gown. |
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Once the procedure
is begun, you will drink a flavored barium solution. If
the study is to be an "Air Contrast GI", you
will also swallow some crystals to provide air within
your stomach. |
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The progression
of the barium through your esophagus & into your stomach
will be followed via TV monitor. You will be placed in
various positions to facilitate the exam. At various points
in the exam "spot films" will be taken. |
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Total estimated
procedure time: 15-20 minutes. |
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| Small
Bowel (NOTE: Small bowel studies are often, but not always,
done in conjunction with Upper GI exams.) |
| • PREP: |
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Bring all
medications with you so they can be taken at the Center
once the exam has started. |
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NPO (nothing
by mouth) after midnight. |
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Notify the
technologist is there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
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TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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If you are
having the small bowel study in conjunction with an Upper
GI, all of the expectations under "Upper GI"
apply. |
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The barium's
progression throughout the entire small bowel will be
followed with serial images taken at various intervals,
usually every 30 minutes. |
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Total estimated
time of procedure: Varies upon transit time of the barium
within the small bowel. Usually about 2 hours. |
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Small
Bowel via Enteroclysis Tube
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| • PREP: |
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NPO (nothing
by mouth) after midnight. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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In the Procedure
Room, you will lie on an x-ray table. |
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Your nose
& throat will be anesthetized with a spray or jelly. |
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A tube will
be passed through your nose & into your stomach/small
bowel. |
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A barium solution
will be injected into the tube so that it passes into
your small bowel. |
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The progression
of the barium will be followed on a TV monitor with "spot
film" images being taken at various points. |
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At the completion
of the procedure the tube will be removed and you will
be able to leave. |
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Total estimated
procedure time: 1 hour. |
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| Colon
(Barium Enema, with or without Air Contrast) |
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PREP: |
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Take
all medications prescribed to you as you normally take
them. |
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A low-residue
diet must be followed for 3 days prior to the exam. Foods
included in a low-residue diet are noodles, rice, ripe
bananas, saltines, melba toast, white toast, clear broth,
strained fruit juices, Jell-O, eggs, and baked or broiled
chicken or fish. Milk products, vegetables and nuts should
be avoided. |
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2
days prior to the Exam: Pick up a LoSo Prep bowel cleansing
system from XRC Medical Imaging Center |
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Day Prior
to the Exam (Day 3 of the low-residue diet): Follow the
instructions on the LoSo Prep bowel cleansing system for
day before procedure. |
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Day of Exam:
Follow the instructions on the LoSo Prep bowel cleansing
system for day of procedure. |
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Optional Prep:
You may purchase NutraPrep patient preparation system
at XRC Medical Imaging. This system provides detailed
instructions for bowel preparation, the bowel cleansing
system and the food for all meals consumed the day before
the examination. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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Upon arrival,
you will be asked to change into a gown. |
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Once in the
radiology room, an enema tip will be inserted into your
rectum. The procedure begins with the introduction of
barium and/or air into your colon through the enema tip.
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It is common
to feel bloated & to feel the need to use the restroom;
slow, easy breathing & relaxation help during this
time. |
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You will be
asked to move into different positions throughout the
exam. The radiologist will follow the progression of the
barium/air via TV monitor & will take "spot films"
at various points. |
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Once the exam
is completed, the enema tip is removed & you will
be able to use the restroom located adjacent to the x-ray
room. |
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Total estimated
time of procedure: 30-45 minutes. |
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| Gallbladder |
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PREP: |
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Day
Prior to the Exam: |
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Eat light supper consisting of selections
from the foods below:
Beverages: fruit juice, coffee or tea with sugar, but
no milk or cream.
Eggs: any form except fried (no fried
foods are allowed prior to this exam).
Potato/Potato
Substitute: Any form of potato other than fried, macaroni,
noodles, refined rice.
Vegetables:
Cooked (without fat or oil) beets, carrots, spinach,
peas, string beans, squash, asparagus tips.
Bread, jelly.
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Eat nothing
after supper. Water may be taken in moderate amounts until
11:00 PM. |
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After supper
and before 11:00 PM, swallow the Bilopaque tablets one
at a time, with water (one every 15 minutes). |
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Day of the
Examination: |
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No smoking
or eating prior to the exam. |
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Do not take
a laxative. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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Upon arrival,
you will be asked to change into a gown. |
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X-ray images
will be obtained with you in a variety of positions. |
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Total estimated
time of procedure: 15 minutes. |
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| T-Tube
Cholangiogram |
| • PREP: |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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You will lie
on your back in the radiology room. The tubing from your
surgery will be exposed and a contrast media injected
into it. |
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You will be
asked to lie in a variety of positions. "Spot film"
images will be taken with you in these positions. |
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Total estimated
procedure time: 30 minutes. |
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| IVP |
| • PREP: |
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Take all medications
prescribed to you as you normally take them (except Glucophage™) |
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If you are
a diabetic taking Glucophage™, discontinue the medication
at 8:00 AM the day preceding your
exam. You will resume taking Glucophage™ 48
hours after your scan. |
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2 days prior
to the Exam: Pick up a LoSo Prep bowel cleansing system
from XRC Medical Imaging Center. |
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Day prior
to the Exam: Follow the instructions on the LoSo Prep
bowel cleansing system for day before procedure. |
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Day
of Exam: Follow the instructions on the LoSo Prep bowel
cleansing system for day of procedure. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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A detailed
nursing assessment and allergy history will be obtained.
Be sure to tell the nurse if
you have an allergy to iodine, have ever had a reaction
to an iodine-based contrast media or if you are a diabetic
currently taking Glucophage™. |
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An IV will
be started in your hand or arm. |
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A blood sample
may be drawn for lab analysis prior to the study. |
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Once in the
radiology room, contrast media will be injected into the
IV X-ray images will be obtained at intervals after the
injection. |
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Total estimated
time of exam: 60-75 minutes. |
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Cystogram
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| • PREP: |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before your appointment to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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Once in the
x-ray room, a catheter will be inserted into your bladder
through your urethra. Your bladder will then be filled
with a water-soluble contrast media and the catheter will
be withdrawn. |
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Images will
be obtained with your bladder full. Upon completion, you
will be asked to go to the restroom adjoining the x-ray
room and empty your bladder. Once your bladder has been
emptied, a final image will be obtained. |
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Total estimated
time of procedure: 45 minutes. |
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| Voiding
Cystourethrogram (Pediatric) |
| • PREP: |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility the patient could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before appointment to complete registration. |
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All patients
under the age of 15 should be NPO (nothing by mouth) 3
hours prior to the exam in case oral sedation is used. |
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TO EXPECT: |
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The patient
will change into a gown. |
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Parents may
accompany child to alleviate fears. |
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Once in the
x-ray room, a nurse will scrub the genital area and insert
a catheter into the child's bladder. |
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Through the
catheter, the bladder is filled with a water-soluble contrast
media. This should not be painful but could cause some
mild discomfort. |
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The catheter
is withdrawn. |
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A series of
x-ray images are obtained as the patient voids. |
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Total estimated
procedure time: 45-60 minutes. |
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| Arthrograms |
| • PREP: |
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No advance
preparation is necessary. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you may be
pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT
TO EXPECT: |
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You will be
asked to change into a gown. |
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A brief Nursing
Assessment will be done. |
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Preliminary
x-rays will be done. |
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The area being
examined will be cleaned & anesthetized. A needle
will be inserted into the joint space and contrast media
injected. |
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A series of
images will be obtained. |
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Once the quality
of the images is verified, you will be free to go (unless
you are having a wrist arthrogram, in which case you may
need to return later in the day for an additional injection
and imaging). |
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Total estimated
time of procedure: 30-45 minutes. |
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| Myelograms
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| • PREP: |
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Morning of
the exam: Eat a light breakfast with nothing to eat or
drink afterwards. |
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DIABETICS:
Eat a normal breakfast with nothing to eat or drink afterwards. |
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Take all of
your usual medications* unless you are advised otherwise
by your doctor. |
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DIABETICS:
Take your usual insulin dose; you will have lunch. |
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Bring all
medications* with you that you will need to take within
next 6 hours. |
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Arrange for
someone to pick you up 5-6 hours after your appointment
time and to stay with you until the next morning. |
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Check with
your doctor to see whether you will be able to return
to work the day following the exam. |
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Notify the
technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20
minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
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you are now taking any of the following medications, please
tell your doctor and/or our nurse. It is recommended that
these medications be withheld 48 hours prior to the myelogram
and 24 hours after the exam to avoid the risk of seizure. |
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PHENOTHIAZINE PRODUCTS
(Tranquilizers)
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CNS
STIMULANTS |
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Thorazine
(Chlorpromazine)
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Ritalin
(Methylphenidate)
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Sparine
(Promazine) |
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Cylert (Pemoline) |
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Mellaril
(Thioridazine) |
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Amphetamines
(all types) |
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Serentil
(Mesoridazine) |
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Deanol (Deaner) |
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Trilafon
(Perphenazine) |
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Compazine
(Prochlorperazine) |
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TRICYCLIC
ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
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Torecan
(Thiethylperazine) |
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Elavil, Endep,
Triavil, |
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Phenergan
(Promethazine) |
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Etrafon (Amitriptyline) |
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Permitil,
Prolixin (Fluphenazine) |
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Tofranil (Imipramine) |
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Stelazine
(Trifluoperazine) |
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Adapin, Senequan
(Doxepin) |
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Surmontil
(Trimipramine) |
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ANTIPSYCHOTIC
AGENTS |
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Asendin (Amoxapine) |
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Haldol
(Haloperidol) |
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Pamelor, Aventyl
(Nortriptyline) |
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Navane
(Thiothixene) |
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Norpramine,
Pertofane (Desipramine) |
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Taractin
(Chlorprothixene) |
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Vivactil (Protriptyline) |
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Moban
(Molindone) |
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Anafranil
(Clomipramine) |
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Loxitane
(Loxapine) |
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Wellbutrin
(Buproprion) |
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Orap
(Primozide) |
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Flexaril (Cyclobenzaprine) |
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ANALEPTICS
(Appetite Control Drugs) |
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MAO INHIBITORS |
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Amphetamine
Sulfate |
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Marplan (Isocarboxazid) |
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Dexedrine
(Dextroamphetamine) |
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Nardil (Phenelzine) |
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Didrex
(Benzphetamine) |
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Parnate (Tranylcypromine) |
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Preludin
(Phenmetrazine) |
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Eutron, Eutonyl
(Pargyline) |
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Tenuate,
Tepanil (Diethylopropion) |
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Tacaryl (Methdilazine) |
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Pondinim
(Fenfluramine) |
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Phenergan
(Promethazine) |
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Phenylpropanolamine: |
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as
a diet aide: |
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RARELY USED
COMBINATIONS |
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Dexatrim |
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Deprol
(Meprobamate |
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Accutrim |
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+ Benactyzine) |
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Dexadiet |
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Limbritol
(Chlordiazepoxide |
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Grapefruit
Plan |
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+ Amitriptyline) |
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as
a decongestant: |
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Triavil, Etrafon
(Perphenazine |
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Dimetapp |
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+ Amitriptyline) |
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Sucrets
Cold Form |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You
will be asked to change into a gown. |
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Our
nurse will perform a Nursing Assessment. |
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You
will be escorted to the Radiology Room. Preliminary images
may or may not be taken. |
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You
will be asked to lay on your stomach. Your lower back
will be scrubbed at the area where the injection will
take place. |
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Local
anesthesia will be applied. The radiologist will insert
a needle, withdraw some fluid and inject a contrast material.
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A
number of images will be obtained with you in varying
positions. The table may be alternately tilted toward
your head and/or toward your feet. |
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Once
finished in the Radiology Room you will be placed on a
cart & moved to the CT Scan Room for a CT study. |
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Once
the CT scan is finished, you will be moved to a Recovery
Room where you will stay for 5-6 hours. |
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Someone
will need to drive you home & to stay with you through
the night. |
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Estimated
time of procedure: 45-60 minutes. 5-6 hours recovery. |
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| Abscess,
Fistula, or Sinus Tract Study |
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PREP: |
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No
advance prep is necessary. |
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Notify
the technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive
20 minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You
will be asked to change into a gown. |
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Once
in the Radiology Room you will lie upon the table &
contrast material will be injected into the area(s) of
interest. |
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A
series of images will be obtained. |
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Once
the images have been verified for quality, you will be
free to go. |
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Estimated time of procedure: 30 minutes.
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| Complete
Alimentary Tract (for Foreign Body) |
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PREP: |
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No
advance prep is necessary. |
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Notify
the technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive
20 minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You
will be asked to change into a gown. |
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You
will lie on an x-ray table. Images will be obtained from
the level of your mouth through the level of your anus.
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The
exam will be fast and painless. |
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Estimated time of procedure: 15 minutes.
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| DEXA
Bone Density Study |
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PREP: |
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Do
not take any calcium supplements for 24 hours prior to
study. |
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Wear
comfortable, metal-free clothing. |
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Notify
the technologist if there is a possibility that you could
be pregnant. |
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Arrive
20 minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You
will lie flat on your back during the exam, with your
clothes on. |
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The
machine will scan your body with a thin, fan-shaped x-ray
beam. |
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The
exam will be quick and painless. |
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Estimated
time of procedure: 15 minutes. |
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| Hysterosalpingogram |
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PREP: |
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No
intercourse on day of exam. |
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Exam
must be done 7-10 days from the start of menstrual cycle.
You should not be bleeding at the time of this exam. |
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Arrive
20 minutes before appointment time to complete registration. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You
will be asked to change into a gown. |
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A
brief Nursing Assessment will take place. |
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Once
in the Radiology Room you will lie on the x-ray table
in the same position as if you were having a pap smear
done. You perineum will be cleaned with an antiseptic
solution. |
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A
small instrument will be inserted into your vagina. Contrast
material will be injected through this instrument into
your uterus and Fallopian Tubes. It is common for you
to feel some pressure / cramping at this time. |
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Images
will be obtained & the instrument removed. |
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You
may experience spotting afterwards; you should use a pad
if this occurs. Do not use tampons. |
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There
are no post-procedure restrictions. You may resume normal
activities. |
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Estimated
time of procedure: 45 minutes. |
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| Joint
Injections |
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PREP: |
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No
advance preparation is necessary. |
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You
may or may not be required to change into a gown, depending
on where the injection is to be. |
