1. The Dreaded BE

2. Things to know
4 Views
PA,
LAO,
PA Tilt /Axial,
Lateral Rectum

3. PA or AP 14 x 17 lengthwise 125 @ 4 (single) Mark
Shielding if possible
Expiration
No collimation

4. Positioning Patient supine or Prone on table
Align midline of patient with midline of table
No rotation

5. CR is at level of crest
SID 40

6. PA transverse with barium
Seen on Film
Large intestine
PA transverse with barium
AP transverse with air

7. RPO/ LPO or RAO/LAO 14 x 17 lengthwise 125 @ 4 Marker No shielding
No collimation
Expiration

8. Positioning Patient is rotated up 35-45 degrees
Place arm nearest table down at side and elevated side arm up in front of head
Can partially flex knee to help movement

9. CR is at Crest and 1 inch to elevated side

11. 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.

12. AP or PA tilt
11 x 14 lengthwise 6
Marker
Expiration

13. Positioning Patient Supine or Prone Arms up or down out of the way
No rotation

14. CR is 30 -40 degrees cephalad if AP
30-40 degrees caudad if PA
SID 40

15. Seen on Film
Elongated view of the rectosigmoid colon

16. Lateral Rectum
10 x 12 lengthwise 64
Mark
Expiration

17. Positioning Roll patient up on left side Flex knees for support
Move arms up out of the way
No rotation

18. CR level of ASIS
and midway between ASIS and Posterior sacrum
SID 40

19. Contrast filed rectosigmoid colon
Seen on Film
Contrast filed rectosigmoid colon