Fluoroscopy and General X-Ray
X-rays and Fluoroscopy (realtime x-ray) use radiation to see through tissues, allowing your doctor to evaluate the bones, lungs and other tissues. Fluoroscopy uses contrast material to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract, as well as to guide access to joints.
Note: As with many other procedures, it is important to inform the technologist if you may be pregnant.
Preparation
Each type of Fluoroscopy Exam requires different pre exam preparation. It may be important to NOT eat anything or eat certain foods prior to the exam. Please read on to determine what your specific preparation needs are prior to your exam. For the forms associated with this test, please visit the forms page on our site.
Procedure Descriptions
IVP (Kidney x-ray)
On the night before your appointment, eat a light dinner at 6 P.M. After dinner, ingest one bottle (6 ounces) of Citrate of Magnesia or 4 tablespoons of Fleet Phospho-Soda in 6 ounces of water or juice. Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight before your appointment. If your appointment is after 1 P.M., you should only have a clear liquid breakfast before your exam. On the morning of your exam, perform a Fleet enema. Please allow 1 hour for the examination.
Esophagus/Upper GI
You should NOT eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before your appointment.
Do not smoke or chew gum after midnight. Please allow one hour for the examination.
Small Bowel
You should NOT eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before your exam. Allow 2 - 4 hours for the exam.
Pneumocolon/Lower GI
For best results, and to prevent the need for a repeat exam, the colon must be thoroughly cleansed. To prepare for this exam, you must follow a low-residue diet for 2 days (48 hours) prior to your appointment.
Day 1: Low Residue Diet
You may only eat the following foods:
- Strained fruit juices, clear broth
- White rice, boiled noodles, soft boiled eggs
- Plain gelatin, marshmallows, vanilla wafers
- Coffee, tea (no cream), soft drinks, water
- DO NOT eat bread, fruit, vegetables, meats, fish or dairy products
Day 2: Clear Liquids
On the day before your appointment you may have only the following foods: Clear juices, synthetic juices, Kool Aid, Gatorade, soft drinks, tea, coffee (no cream-sugar is allowed), clear broth and gelatin.
In addition, you will need to take these steps:
- From 11 A.M. to 5 P.M., drink an 8 ounce glass of water or clear liquid every hour.
- At Noon, take 4 tablespoons of Castor Oil, 4 tablespoons of Fleet Phospho-Soda in 6 ounces of water, juice or 1 bottle of Citrate of Magnesia.
- At 4 p.m.., take 4 tablespoons of Castor Oil, 4 tablespoons of Fleet Phospho-Soda in 6 ounces of water, juice or 1 bottle of Citrate of Magnesia.
- You may drink only a small amount (8 ounces) of water or synthetic juices until your appointment time.
Day of the Lower GI Exam
2 hours prior to the exam, perform a tap water cleansing enema at home. Allow 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours for the examination
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