main concern for geriatric pt’s during UGI
dehydration; monitor closely and perform early in am so can get back to normal fluid/dietary intake
purpose of UGI
to study form & f(x) of dist. esophagus, stomach and duodenum
length of duodenum?
10”
appearance of duodenum?
C-loop, largest diameter
length of jejunum?
8 ft
appearance of jejunum?
coiled-spring/feathery
length of ileum?
15 ft
appearance of ileum?
few indentations, smallest diameter
kVp for SBS?
100-110 kV
kVp for SBS w gastroview?
80-90 kV
“romance of the stomach”
head of pancreas in C-loop of duodenum