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Radiography of the Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Systems and the Biliary Tract

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This module teaches you how to set up for and perform radiography of the upper and lower gastrointestinal systems and biliary tract.

Radiographic examinations of the gastrointestinal systems are common and often require contrast studies. This module teaches you how to set up for and perform radiography of the upper and lower gastrointestinal systems and biliary tract. Including both practice and test modes, the online simulator offers two different procedure scenarios that might be encountered in a clinical setting. It offers students and practitioners the knowledge, cognitive skills and a safe practice environment to perform these procedures accurately and develop confidence for working with real imaging equipment and patients. If you are studying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) registry exams, this module is ideal.

You’ll learn

the procedures and protocols for performing an esophagram, upper gastrointestinal series, small bowel series, barium enema and fluoroscopy of the biliary system
to practice, perfect and test your skills in performing a barium swallow X-ray and an upper gastrointestinal contrast study
how to differentiate the role of the radiologic technologist and the radiologist in performing fluoroscopic examination
to better visualize and understand the anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal systems and biliary tract, with our 3D anatomical model
to identify the indications and contraindications for performing fluoroscopic examination and radiographic projections of the upper and lower gastrointestinal systems and biliary tract
how to prepare the room and equipment for the procedure, including the use of contrast media
how to manage the requirements of pediatric and geriatric patients requiring these types of radiographic examinations
much more (see “content details” for more specific information)

Step 0 - Introduction

Step 0.1 - Basic physiology of the digestive and biliary systems

Step 0.1.1 - <strong>Digestive system</strong>

Step 0.1.2 - <strong>Liver and biliary system</strong>

Step 0.2 - Radiography of the digestive system

Step 0.3 - Contrast media

Step 0.4 - Anaphylaxis

Step 1 - Barium swallow

Step 1.1 - Preparation

Step 1.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 1.1.2 - Radiologic technologist's preparation

Step 1.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 1.2 - Protocols

Step 1.2.1 - Radiologic technologist's role

Step 1.2.2 - Radiologist's role

Step 1.2.3 - Esophagram protocol

Step 1.2.4 - Modified barium swallow protocol

Step 1.3 - Projections for barium esophagram

Step 2 - Upper gastrointestinal series (UGI)

Step 2.1 - Preparation

Step 2.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 2.1.2 - Radiologic technologist's preparation

Step 2.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 2.2 - Protocols

Step 2.2.1 - Radiologic technologist's role

Step 2.2.2 - Radiologist's role

Step 2.3 - Projections for an UGI series

Step 3 - Small bowel series (SBS)

Step 3.1 - Preparation

Step 3.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 3.1.2 - Radiologic technologist's preparation

Step 3.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 3.2 - Protocols

Step 3.2.1 - Radiologic technologist's role

Step 3.2.2 - Radiologist's role

Step 3.3 - Projections for a small bowel series

Step 3.4 - Pediatric upper gastrointestinal tract study

Step 3.4.1 - Specific equipment and preparation for pediatric upper GI study

Step 3.4.2 - Patient (and guardian) preparation

Step 3.4.3 - Procedure for a pediatric UGI study

Step 3.4.4 - Procedure for a pediatric small bowel study

Step 4 - Barium enema (BE) - lower GI series

Step 4.1 - Preparation

Step 4.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 4.1.2 - Radiologic technologist's preparation

Step 4.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 4.2 - Protocols

Step 4.2.1 - Radiologic technologist's role

Step 4.2.2 - Radiologist's role

Step 4.3 - Projections for a barium enema - lower GI series

Step 4.4 - Pediatric lower GI series

Step 4.4.1 - Specific equipment and preparation for pediatric lower GI series or barium enema

Step 4.4.2 - Patient (and guardian) preparation

Step 4.4.3 - Protocols

Step 5 - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Step 5.1 - Preparation

Step 5.1.1 - Equipment and room preparation

Step 5.1.2 - Radiologic technologist's preparation

Step 5.1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 5.2 - Protocols

Step 5.2.1 - Radiologic technologist's role

Step 5.2.2 - Radiologist's or gastroenterologist's role

Step 5.3 - Surgical cholangiography

Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) system
Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the biliary tract system
Discuss positioning criteria, projections, use of contrast media, and procedures utilized in radiography of the upper GI system, lower GI system, and biliary tract system
Discuss the various pathological indications and contraindications for each procedure
Discuss the equipment and supply preparation for each procedure
Analyze the radiographs for quality and proper positioning criteria for each procedure
Describe signs and symptoms and management of an anaphylactic reaction
Explain the Patient's Bill of Rights, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and Patient Safety Act (see reference)

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