Arthrogram
Allow 1 hour

An arthogram is a study of joint spaces. Following the use of local anesthetic contrast material and/or air is injected into the joint space. Several films will be taken. After your examination is completed, the contrast material will be completely absorbed in 24 to 48 hours. The radiologist recommends that your activity be limited for 24 hours after the exam. Please bring any films of the joint to be examined which have been taken in the last six months.

Preparation:
No preparation. Bring previous related x-rays to the appointment.

Barium Enema Exams:
Allow 1 hour

• Barium Enema with or without KUB
• Barium Enema with Air Contrast

A barium enema is an examination of your large intestine. A tube will be placed in your rectum, and barium and air will be instilled through the tube to fill the intestine. Several films will then be obtained. To insure a satisfactory study it is necessary that your bowel be entirely free of fecal material. To accomplish this, it is very important that the instructions be followed carefully and completely, and that no food or fluids other than those listed be substituted.

You may expect the laxative to begin its cleaning action approximately three to eight hours after you take it.

Preparation:
The day BEFORE the examination Patients must stop by the hospital and pick up an EVAC-Q-KWIK Kit and instructions for the 24 hour bowel prep.

Cystourethrogram Void

Preparation:
No preparation necessary.

Hysterosalpingogram
Allow 1 hour

A hysterosalpingogram, or HSG, is an examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes to evaluate for blockage, inflammation and other diseases. The radiologist places a speculum into the vagina. A smll tube will be placed into the uterus and contrast material injected. The doctor will watch under fluoroscopy, and obtain films. After the examination is completed, some cramping and spotting may occur.

Preparation:
This appointment needs to be scheduled 7-10 days after the first day of a normal period. Do not have intercourse from the beginning of your menstrual period until the examination is completed.

IVP-Intravenous Pyelogram
Allow 1 hour

An IVP is an examination which shows the urinary tract from the kidneys to the bladder. You will receive an injection of contrast material in your vein which will make the urinary tract visible on x-ray film. The technologist will then take a series of films over the next several minutes.

Preparation:
Patients must stop by the hospital and pick up an EVAC-Q-KWIK Kit and instructions for the 24-hour bowel prep. If you are allergic to iodine you may need to be premedicated. If you are 70 years or older or diabetic ou will need BUM and Creatinine results within the past 60 days.

Myelogram

Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam time. Arrive 1 hour prior to the exam time. Report to the information desk in the atrium.

• UGI with KUB
• UGI with Small Bowel Series
• UGI Air Contrast with KUB
• UGI Air Contrast with Smll Bowel
• Small Bowel Series

This is a study of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum after drinking barium. The radiologist will observe a TV screen/fluoroscope while placing the patient in a variety of positions. Films are obtained during and after fluoroscopy.

Preparation:
Nothing to eat or drink from midnight to the exam time.