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papa
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 Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: Virtual Colonoscopy |
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ok, yeah, call me stupid. i've heard of people using O2 for their VC's. advantages vs. disadvantages?
also, there's a med that is given to stop the paristalsis of the colon. any idea what that med is and dosage info?
google does not like me......
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CTDave
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: Virtual Colonoscopy |
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| papa wrote: | ok, yeah, call me stupid. I've heard of people using O2 for their VC's. advantages vs. disadvantages?
also, there's a med that is given to stop the peristalsis of the colon. any idea what that med is and dosage info?
google does not like me......
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papa,
I found an article on Google Scholar
Basically it says: In virtual colonoscopy the use of air (O2) is the most frequently used to expand the colon, as its like doing an air contrast study in xray, and there is no cost to the patient. CO2 is also used and by most reports is better because it produces less discomfort for the patient, and there's a charge added to the exam.
Anti-Spasmodic Agents:
Glucogon has been employed for VC in the USA, although its usefulness has not been substantiated.
Butylscopolamine is used in in Europe for CT and MR colonography, where it has been found cheaper than Glucogon, and more effective than glucogon as a spasmodic agent. However this drug also has its controversy.
You can read the article here, Virtual Colonoscopy: A Practical Guide By Philippe Lefere, Stefaan Gryspeerd but its copyrighted so you'll only be able to read it.
Important pages are 27 to 32.
Are you guys going to do this procedure?
Hope this helps!!
Dave 
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papa
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you're talents never cease to amaze me
thanks!
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hjhogle
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He is bloody bright, ain't he?
His wisdom and talents are limitless. Some of you student radiographers? CTD is definitely one of the pro's to emulate.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: smart dave? |
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I can't Dave to give me free advice on how to get more customers.. so how smart is Dave really? harrrrrumph ! |
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