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myelography Test

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after the procedure is done,why does the pt need to lay flat for about an hour
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why is a myelography done
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what are the contraindications for a myelography
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what is a cauda equina
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where does the spinal cord ends at
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how is the patient positioned for a lumbar
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how is the patient positioned for a cervical
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what is a myelography
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where should the placement of the needle be for a myelography
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what is the patient preparation
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what kind of contrast media is used
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what are the 2 locations for puncture
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what is the most common lesion
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what are the positions used throughout the procedure
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what is to num the area
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S1
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sedative is given 1hr prior,explanation of the procedure, informed consent is signed.
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performed to indicate the presence of a lesion in the spinal canal.
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HNP-herniated nucleus pulposus
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to prevent a spinal headache,let the fluid balance back out.
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PA and x-table lateral
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a radiographic study of spinal cord & nerve root branches using a contrast medium.
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erect with head flexed or proned with head flex
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local(lydocaine) administered using a 5ml syringe & 22/25g needle
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nonionic water soluble iodine base,excreted easily by the kidneys
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lumbar L3-L4cervical C1-C2
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prone with lumbar area propped up to flex the spine.
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blood in the csf,arachnoiditis,recent lumbar puncture within a week,increased intracranial pressure
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very end of the spinal cord
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puncture through the subarachnoid space
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what size needle is used to inject contrast to the spinal
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what area/space is the needle inserted through
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what has myelography been replaced by
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how is the needle placement site found
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what is the most common myelography

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