SBS

Cards (2)

  • AP/PA
    supine or prone, expiration
    CR: perpendicular to the IR:
    0,15,30 min - entering MSP and 2" superior to the iliac crest
    1hr,2hr, etc - entering MSP and top of iliac crest
  • indications for SBS and BE
    enteritis (inflammation of small bowel)
    colitis (inflammation of large bowel)
    crohn disease (chronic inflammatory bowel disease)
    diverticulosis (presence of diverticula)
    polyps (inpuchings)
    intussusception (telescoping of bowel)
    obstruction (blockage)
    ileus (temporary absence of normal contractile movements of intestines can lead to non mechanical obstruction of small bowel)
    neoplasm (new growth)
    volvulus (twisting, lead to mechanical obstruction)
    IBS
    incomplete colonoscopy
    constipation