Diagnostic test: “BARIUM ENEMA”
X-ray
of the large colon
-Takes 60 minutes, outpatient testing,
given for changes in bowel including constipation, diarrhea & abdominal pain
Pre-Op Preparation: clear
liquid diet the day prior to the test, 8 oz water q2h day prior, 1 bottle mag. Citrate day prior, 5 Dulcolax tabs taken evening
before, NPO after midnight, Dulcolax suppository morning of the test
During Procedure:
- baseline x-rays are taken
- Barium is instilled into rectum
- Patient lies in different positions while more x-rays are taken
- Patient goes to bathroom to expel solution
- More x-rays are taken
Post-Op: give MOM 60ml to
prevent constipation, obstruction or impaction
Upper GI series/Barium Swallow
-Given for complaints of: nausea/vomiting,
abdominal pain, change in stool, difficulty swallowing, indigestion.
Pre-Op Prep:
-Explain procedure
-NPO after midnight
During Procedure:
-drink barium solution
-x-rays taken as barium moves through GI
tract
Post-Op:
-give 60 ml MOM
-increase fluid intake
