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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1260)

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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1256)

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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1285)

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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 892)

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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 699)

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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 580)

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