For a single-contrast barium enema,
A)approximately 500 mL of barium is used for an adult.
B)air or carbon dioxide is used as a contrast agent.
C)spot images of the cecum,hepatic flexure,splenic flexure,and sigmoid are taken.
D)a postevacuation image is unnecessary.

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In a typical single-contrast barium enema,the suspension is run in slowly with compression applied to the abdomen.Approximately 1500 mL of barium is required for the average adult barium enema,and spot views of the cecum,flexures,and sigmoid colon are taken.

For a Single-Contrast Barium Enema