What Is The Quantity Of Gastrografin To Be Given In A Diagnostic Enema?

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

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Question : How much gasrtrograffin is given in a diagnostic enema?
I WILL EXPERIENCE ONE TOMORROW AND SEEK TO PREPARE MYSELF.
HOW DOES the =GASTROGRAFFEN ENEMA DIFFER FROM BARIUM.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastrografin is water soluble contrast media

Detailed Answer:
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Gastrografin is water soluble contrast medium and is usually diluted with water. The final consistency is similar to water. Ideally it's used in diluted form, with double the quantity of water . The volume used will be around 1 liter .
Barium Enema on other hand is thick and has consistency similar to diluted paste . It is more sticky . Gastrografin enema is much easier to administer.

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Dr Deepak Kaltari
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