Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of a Venogram

VENOGRAM

SUPPLIES:
Consent form
Optiray
IV bags with tubing
Extension sets
Tourniquets
Assortment of butterfly needles
Tape
Overhead light
Handles and Veno block
Gloves

SCOUT FILMS:
AP Femur to include hips
AP Lower Leg to include knee
AP Pelvis centered as for Vena Cava film

ALL FILMS ON 14 X 17 FILM

OVERHEADS DURING INJECTION WITH TABLE ELEVATED 15-20o HEAD UP.

AP and Lateral Lower Leg
AP and Lateral and External Oblique Knee
AS Distal Femur
AP Proximal Femur
Vena Cava ("Dump") film - table horizontal with Radiologist holding leg up.

AFTER COMPLETION OF INJECTION, A 10 MINUTE DELAY FILM NEEDS TO BE TAKEN. THIS VIEW CONSISTS OF A.K.U.B.

A Venous Doppler Exam is required prior to Venogram