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What is Flouroscopy and How does it work?
Flourscopy is a technique for obtaining "live" X-Ray images of a living patient. The Radiologist uses a switch to control an X-ray beam that is transmitted through the patient. The X-Rays then strike a flourescent plate that is coupled to an "image intensifier" that is coupled to a television camera. The Radiologist can than watch the images "live" on a TV monitor.
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Exams and Preps
Flouroscopy
Esophagram -
1. Nothing to eat or drink after 11pm (THIS INCLUDES WATER AND CHEWING GUM). If you are a smoker, please refrain from smoking.
2. During the exam you will be asked to drink barium; this is the contrast medium for the exam.
3. During the examination the Radiologist will ask you to sip the barium at different times while x-rays are being taken.
Don't be alarmed if you notice some chalky-looking material in your stool for a few days after the exam; this is normal.
Upper GI -1. Nothing to eat or drink after 11pm (THIS INCLUDES WATER ANDCHEWING GUM). If you are a smoker, please refrain from smoking.
2. During the exam you will be asked to drink barium; this is the contrast medium for the exam.
3. During the examination the Radiologist will ask you to sip the barium at different times while x-rays are being taken.
Don't be alarmed if you notice some chalky-looking material in your stool for a few days after the exam; this is normal. .
Small Bowel - No prep required.
Barium Enema - Two days prior to exam: You are to ingest CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY (black coffee, tea, jello, clear soups, broth, apple/cranberry juice, soft drink, popsicles). NO MILK PRODUCTS, SOLID FOODS, ORANGE, TOMATO OR GRAPEFRUIT JUICE..
Arthrography- No prep required.
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