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Change: warfrin,warfarin, aspirin etc)[ check I.N.R. if available]arachnoiditisabnormal ICPblood in CSFAnatomyhttp://www.frca.co.uk/article.aspx?articleid=100126The spinal cord is not imaged directly in myelography- rather, it is the subarachnoid space that is covering the spinal cord that receives the contrast media and is therefore imaged. The contrast
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Change: container x 3. Specimen containers should be numbered to reflect the order in which specimens were takeninject contrast agent under fluoroscopic contol.ImagingThe radiographer must ensure that the contrast bolus remains within the cervical region during imaging. All of the contrast can be lost to the cranial subdural
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Change: subduralsubarachnoid space.Indicationsneck and arm pain and weaknessmost commonly performed today on patients who are unable to have MRI assessment of their spinal cordContraindicationsnon-consent by patient to procedurecontrast or iodine allergypregnancy (pregnancy test compulsory for women of child-bearing age in some centres)bleeding
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Change: lPatient should maintain a semi-erect position of 15-30 degrees for the first 8 hours following the procedure lFluids and foods are encouraged ..back to help eliminate contrast from the body and prevent headaches lPatient isWikiradiography askedhome notpage...back to engage in strenuous physical
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Change: The contrast media can be injected directly into the subarachnoid space at the cervical level, however, this is not the prefered method and is a rarely used technique. The prefered technique is to inject the contrast media into the subarachnoid space and 'flow' it up to the cervical region.Preparation
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Change: Rare contrast media reactions include: headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pains, abnormal heart rates, changes in blood pressure, seizures, aseptic meningitis, allergic symptoms, and central nervous system abnormalitiesAfter Carerest and increased fluid intake will help to reduce headaches post myeolgram nMonitoring required n nHead and shoulders
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Change: Sterile tray includes: contrast medium, anti-septic solution, sterile gloves, basins, three prep-sponges, band-aid, towels, gauze sponges, fenestrated drape, 5 and 20 ml syringe, 18, 22, and 25 g needles, 18 g spinal needle, extension tubing, local anesthetic, and test tubing121 gauge 3/45 inch butterfly needle225
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Change: "The most important limitation of myelography is its inability to visualize entrapment of the nerve root lateral to the termination of the nerve root sheath. It is thus unable to detect any far lateral disc herniations." (AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, JUNE 1, 2002 /
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Change: The radiographer must ensure that the contrast bolus remains within the cervical region during imaging. All of the contrast can be lost to the cranial subdural space very quickly if sufficient care is not taken.Imaging is as followslateral with traction on patient's armsAPConed AP
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Change: from the needle when the stylet is removed. CSF is collected for laboratory analysis8 - 10 mls of contrast media is injected into the subdural space. Select a larger field of
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Change: a pair of forcepts and a black felt-tip pen will be used by the radiologist to mark a spot on the skin for needle placement. This point will be between the first and second cervical vertebra spinous processes and at the level of the lower 1/3rd.the radilogist
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Change: The patient's neck is extended and placed on a foam block. The patient should be asked at this stage whether they will be able to tolerate this position for the length of the procedure (at least 1/2 hour)The patient's arms should be immobilised
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Change: A cervical myelogram is teh radiographic visualisation of the cervical spinal cord and its nerve roots following the injection of a contrast media agent into the cerebrospinal fluid which surround the spinal cordIndicationsupper limb neoropathymost commonly performed today on patients who
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