Oral Contrast
1. Why do we use oral contrast? | |
2. What kind of oral contrast do we use? | |
We basically use 2 types of oral contrast. One gives positive opacification of the GI tract and is an iodinated contrast based solution (Oral Omnipaque). This is used in all cases where positive opacification of the stomach, small bowel or colon is needed. We also use a neutral contrast agent which is water. | |
3. When do we use positive agents and when do we use neutral agents? | |
4. What are the advantages of oral LOCM (Omnipaque)? | |
5. Is there any contraindication to the use of oral contrast? | |
6. If a patient has had a prior reaction to IV contrast can we still use oral contrast? | |
Part 2: Does this differ between inpatients and outpatients? | |
9. Can you use a single bottle of Omnipaque -350 at multiple time points by drawing 10-20 cc at a time to use to mix oral contrast? | |
10. What is VoLumen and when do you use it? |
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