Protocol - Intravenus Urogram (Pyelogram)

General X-ray protocols

Adult IVU / IVP

Protocols

Prelimary Films Abdomen - AP Supine Tomogram - Renal Area at three levels starting at (9cm for females, 11cm males) Check with radiologist Inject contrast media 1 minute tomogram - Renal Area (nephrogram) 5 minute plain film - Renal Area Compression may be applied at this stage Abdomen - Renal Area - Obliques (RPO + LPO) Abdomen - AP Supine - Post Micturation Supplementary views Renal Area views with compression Abdomen - AP Supine - full length release (when removing compression) Abdomen - PA Prone Bladder - Obliques (RPO + LPO) Inspiration / Expiration oblique Renal Area Delayed films to determine site of ureteric obstruction

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