Radiology Exams: How to Set Up for an Esophagram with Upper GI

In this video I'm answering the question, "How do you set up for an Esophagram with Upper GI (UGI)?" Though this video is technically one asked for in the "Radiology Q&A" series, it also fits in with the Positioning course I teach in the fluoroscopic procedures section. Subscribe for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/TopicsIn... In radiography school, student technologists are often exposed to fluoroscopic examinations well before the subject is covered in their respective curriculum. While you may not yet know the skills for positioning at this time, there's plenty you can do to help prepare for the examination between room setup, contrast and supplies, documenting lot numbers and expiration dates for contrast media, appropriately setting up the control panel and x-ray equipment, and entering patient demographics into the computer. In this video, I'm going to walk you through all the steps that generally (or at least should) take place prior to the patient even entering the room. While it seems like quite an exhaustive list, keep in mind that procedures may vary from location to location, as well as from physician to physician. Still, being prepared ahead of time assures us that the examination will be more efficient, and it will portray a certain level of professionalism if practiced regularly. Get on my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/25e7fe316e17/topic... Watch my most recent videos:    / topicsinradiography   Fluoroscopy and Radiation Safety (full playlist):    • RADT 086 Introduction and Overview   Anatomy and Positioning (full playlist):    • Cystography and Urography   Image Critique (full playlist):    • Exposure Indicator Variations   Podcast Playlist:    • TiR001: Welcome to the Topics in Radiograp...   Check out my website at http://www.jeremyenfinger.com Check out my career exploration book, “Becoming a Radiologic Technologist” https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/147... My name is Jeremy Enfinger, and I've been teaching for JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology programs since 2005. I work full-time in management now for a large hospital system in San Diego, while I continue to teach on an adjunct basis because, well, I simply love radiography! _____________________________________________ SOCIAL Follow me on the Topics in Radiography Facebook Page:   / topicsin.radiography.3   Follow me on Twitter @5minRad:   / 5minrad   Follow me on Instagram @5minRad:   / 5minrad   Find me on LinkedIn   / jeremyenfinger   Listen to the Podcast at http://anchor.fm/5minuteradiography #radiography #radiologictechnology #radiology