Barium Studies | Radiology Key
Patient Prep. NPO for 4 hours if less than or equal to 2 years old; NPO for 6 hours if older than 2 years. Give: gas pills, water; fluoro for position; drink 2-3 gulps thick barium (hold cup in L hand near L shoulder) – 2/1 air esophagram (include gastroesophageal junction [GEJ]), two exposures. – Finish at least 3/4 of barium, face table ...