Notes in Week 2 - Abdominal Diagnostics

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Published	05/14/2025	on an XR what shoes up as the most radiolucent?
Published	05/14/2025	on an XR what shows up as the most radiopaque?
Published	05/14/2025	what diagnostic is used as an initial diagnostic for abdominal pain?
Published	05/14/2025	what are the limitations to abdominal XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what is preferred over abdominal XR since it has better imaging of soft tissue?
Published	05/14/2025	A patient is experiencing abdominal pain and you order an XR however the results are normal. Would a normal abd XR r/o abd pathology?
Published	05/14/2025	what are the benefits to ordering an abdominal XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what is the most common type of abdominal XR ordered?
Published	05/14/2025	in what cases is a supine AP (KUB) ordered?
Published	05/14/2025	what is ordered to evaluate for free air (perforation) or bowel obstruction?
Published	05/14/2025	what does the blue show?
Published	05/14/2025	what does the red show?
Published	05/14/2025	what is the systematic method for abdominal XR interpretation? (ABDO-X)
Published	05/14/2025	why is there a systematic approach for interpretiting abdominal XR?
Published	05/14/2025	where is air normally seen on an abdominal XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what are signs of pneumoperitoneum on abdominal radiographs?
Published	05/14/2025	what is a falciform ligament sign?
Published	05/14/2025	what are you evaluating about the bowel on an abdominal XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what is the 3-6-9 rule?
Published	05/14/2025	where is the small bowel located on an abdominal XR versus large bowel?
Published	05/14/2025	what is the 3-6-9 rule used for?
Published	05/14/2025	what are pathological features to detect about the bowel on an XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what is the most common cause of a small bowel obstruction?
Published	05/14/2025	what does a coffee bean sign on an abdominal XR indicate?
Published	05/14/2025	what are two causes of a large bowel obstruction?
Published	05/14/2025	what can cause a thumbprinting sign on an abd XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what is toxic megacolon?
Published	05/14/2025	what is a common cause of toxic megacolon?
Published	05/14/2025	what is a complication of toxic megacolon?
Published	05/14/2025	toxic megacolon
Published	05/14/2025	the densities of abd XR are good for finding what?
Published	05/14/2025	are abd films alone diagnostic?
Published	05/14/2025	what are you noting about bony structures on abd XR?
Published	05/14/2025	what can abd XR indicate about organs?
Published	05/14/2025	what diagnostic is used to confirm placement of tubes/lines?
Published	05/29/2025	Abdominal Radiologic Diagnostics Include
Published	05/29/2025	A plain abdominal x-ray uses {{c1::low dose ionizing radiation}} to provide a quick overview of the abdomen
Published	05/29/2025	The most common view ordered in an abdominal x-ray is {{c1::supine (KUB)}} which allows visualization of {{c2::bowel gas}}, {{c2::constipation}}, or {…
Published	05/29/2025	What does KUB mean?
Published	05/29/2025	Upright view on abdominal x-ray is indicated for {{c1::obstruction}} which can help to visualize {{c1::air fluid levels}}
Published	05/29/2025	{{c1::Abdominal x-ray}} is often the initial imaging study when presented with a GI complaint
Published	05/29/2025	Indications to order an abdominal x-ray
Published	05/29/2025	A kidney stone would appear {{c1::radiopaque (light colored)}} on abdominal x-ray
Published	05/29/2025	What is a barium swallow?
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for a barium swallow
Published	05/29/2025	A CT of the abdomen and pelvis uses {{c1::cross-sectional imaging}} +/- contrast to provide detailed views of {{c2::abdominal organs}}, {{c2::bowel}},…
Published	05/29/2025	Most of the time, CT studies of the abdomen are used with IV iodinated contrast to {{c1::enhance tissue detail}}
Published	05/29/2025	What is the CT gold standard for assessing nephrolithiasis?
Published	05/29/2025	For a CT scan assessing bowel obstruction, {{c1::oral contrast}} is preferred
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for an abdominal/pelvis CT scan
Published	05/29/2025	MRI of the abdomen utilizes {{c1::strong magnetic fields}} and {{c1::radiofrequency pulses}} to generate high-resolution images of {{c1::soft tissues}…
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for MRI abdomen
Published	05/29/2025	Abdominal US uses high-frequency {{c1::sound waves}} to create {{c1::real-time images}} of the {{c2::abdominal organs}} and {{c2::vasculature}}. It is…
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for abdominal US
Published	05/29/2025	How is an upper endoscopy performed?
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for an Endoscopy
Published	05/29/2025	What is this an example of?
Published	05/29/2025	This is an example of:
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Published	05/29/2025	How is a colonoscopy performed?
Published	05/29/2025	What is the gold standard for imaging of the colonic mucosa?
Published	05/29/2025	A colonoscopy is completed under {{c1::moderate sedation}}
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for a colonsocopy
Published	05/29/2025	This is an example of
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Published	05/29/2025	A sigmoidoscopy is similar to a colonoscopy but it only visualizes the {{c1::rectum}} and a {{c1::portion of the L colon}}
Published	05/29/2025	Indications for a sigmoidoscopy
Published	05/29/2025	What are the different transducer probe types?
Published	05/29/2025	A linear transudcer has the {{c1::best resolution}}, but {{c1::less depth}} (<6cm).
Published	05/29/2025	A curvilinear transducer has the {{c1::least}} resolution, but more depth than a {{c1::linear transducer}}
Published	05/29/2025	What is the depth of curvilinear and phased array transducers?
Published	05/29/2025	What is true about phased array transducers?
Published	05/29/2025	Linear Array Transducer Indication
Published	05/29/2025	Curvilinear Array Transducer Indications
Published	05/29/2025	Phased Array Transducer Indication
Published	05/29/2025	How should the probe be oriented?
Published	05/29/2025	What are the types of grips you should have when handling a US probe?
Published	05/29/2025	Pencil grip is typically used for {{c1::retroperitoneal}} or {{c1::transabdominal}} imaging
Published	05/29/2025	{{c1::Scoop/pincer grip}} can be used for under rib visualization or for viewing things that are difficult to see
Published	05/29/2025	What is anchoring and its importance?
Published	05/29/2025	What are the different probe motions?
Published	05/29/2025	Limitations to US
Published	05/29/2025	What quadrant is the appendix located?
Published	05/29/2025	When assessing the appendix, you should ask the patient to {{c1::flex their hip}} so that their feet lies flat on the table. This allows the {{c1::pso…
Published	05/29/2025	Step 1 of visualizing the appendix with US is to {{c1::orient yourself and the patient}} (have pt flex their hip slightly)
Published	05/29/2025	Step 2 of visualizing the appendix with US is to
Published	05/29/2025	Step 3 of visualizing the appendix is to:
Published	05/29/2025	When visualizing the cecal pocuh, the appendix {{c1::may not}} be visualized and can be considered a {{c1::normal}} sign. Its typically only visible w…
Published	05/29/2025	This is an US example of?
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Published	05/29/2025	what are the 4 transverse views of the aorta for imaging?
Published	05/29/2025	how do you measure the aorta on imaging? what is an abnormal diameter?
Published	05/29/2025	what does this imaging show?
Published	05/29/2025	what is being evaluated during bladder US?
Published	05/29/2025	what does this image show?
Published	05/29/2025	how do you measure bladder volume?
Published	05/29/2025	what are signs of a hernia on US?
Published	05/29/2025	what can help determine the presence or absence of blood flow?
Published	05/29/2025	how do you evaluate for ascites on US?
Published	05/29/2025	what is the probe positioning for viewing the gallbladder on US?
Published	05/29/2025	what oritentation is the gallbladder visualized on US?
Published	05/29/2025	what is the technique for evaluating the gallbladder through US?
Published	05/29/2025	what does this US show?
Published	05/29/2025	what does this US imaging show?
Published	05/29/2025	what is WES sign?
Published	05/29/2025	what helps to distinguish the gallbladder from the duodenum on US?
Published	05/29/2025	what will air or fluid in the duodenum show up as?
Published	05/29/2025	what does this show?
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Published	05/29/2025	Diagnostic Criteria for acute appendicitis
Published	05/29/2025	Normal appendicitis Diagnostic Criteria
Published	05/29/2025	what is hyperechoic vs hypoechoic mean?
Published	05/29/2025	what is the best place to initially look for ascites or any fluid on US?
Published	05/29/2025	which muscle us used as a key landmark during US evaluation for appendicitis?
Published	05/29/2025	what does WES sign stand for in gallbladder US?
Published	05/30/2025	what US transducer provides the greatest depth of penetration?
Published	05/30/2025	what is the preferred US measurement technique for an AAA?
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