Barium for Upper GI Studies
E-Z HD  
  • High density 85% w/w, 250% w/v

  • Variable size particles (1-18 u)

  • Excellent coating for stomach and esophagus

  • Consistent “area gastricae” visualization

  • The high density E-Z HD requires adequate hydration

  • Use 65 cc of water and shake the container vigorously to prevent clumping.

  • For proper hydration, suspension should be left standing for 5 minutes.

Effervescent Granules

E-Z Gas
  • Produces about 1˝ times more gas than Unik Zoru

Contents:

  • Sodium Bicarbonate: 2.21 g
  • Citric acid: 1.53 g
  • Simethicone: 0.04 g
  • Orange flavour
  • Sodium Saccharin
     

Some Problems:

  • Anecdotal reports of poor gastric coating