The Dreaded BE
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The Dreaded BE
Things to know
4 Views PA,
LAO, PA Tilt /Axial,
Lateral Rectum
PA or AP
14 x 17 lengthwise125 @ 4 (single)MarkShielding if possibleExpiration No collimation
Positioning
Patient supine or Prone on tableAlign midline of patient with midline of
tableNo rotation
CR is at level of crest SID 40
Seen on Film
Large intestinePA transverse with
bariumAP transverse with air
RPO/ LPO or RAO/LAO
14 x 17 lengthwise 125 @ 4MarkerNo shielding No collimationExpiration
Positioning
Patient is rotated up 35-45 degrees Place arm nearest table down at side and
elevated side arm up in front of headCan partially flex knee to help movement
CR is at Crest and 1 inch to elevated side SID 40
Seen on Film
LPO/RAO---The right colic flexure and ascending should be open
RPO/LAO---The left colic flexure and descending portions should be open.
AP or PA tilt
11 x 14 lengthwise125 @ 6Marker Expiration
Positioning
Patient Supine or ProneArms up or down out of the wayNo rotation
CR is 30 -40 degrees cephalad if AP 30-40 degrees caudad if PA SID 40
Seen on Film
Elongated view of the rectosigmoid colon
Lateral Rectum
10 x 12 lengthwise125 @ 64Mark Expiration
Positioning
Roll patient up on left sideFlex knees for supportMove arms up out of the wayNo rotation
CR level of ASIS and midway between ASIS and Posterior sacrum SID 40
Seen on Film
Contrast filed rectosigmoid colon