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