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Description |
Digital X-ray films of different parts of the body are obtained. Most commonly these are of the chest, abdomen, kidney-ureter-bladder (KUB), spine and different bones and joints |
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Machine |
Medford 300mA machine with an FUJI CR System
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Preparation/
Instructions |
For KUB x-rays, it is necessary to have the bowel clear and so two Dulcolax tablets should be taken the previous night and the patient should come fasting |
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Appointment |
Not Required |
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Time taken |
10-20 minutes |
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Report Given |
Same day in almost all cases |
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Special Comments |
We take all kinds of X-rays |
Digital X-ray
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. These particles pass through the body. A computer or special film is used to record the images that are created.
Structures that are dense (such as bone) will block most of the x-ray particles, and will appear white. Metal and contrast media (special dye used to highlight areas of the body) will also appear white. Structures containing air will be black, and muscle, fat, and fluid will appear as shades of gray.
How the Test is Performed
The test is performed in a hospital radiology department by an x-ray technologist. The positioning of the patient, x-ray machine, and film depends on the type of study and area of interest. Multiple individual views may be requested.
Much like conventional photography, motion causes blurry images on radiographs, and thus, patients may be asked to hold their breath or not move during the brief exposure (about 1 second).
How to Prepare for the Test
Inform the health care provider prior to the exam if you are pregnant, may be pregnant, If abdominal studies are planned and you have had a barium contrast study (such as a barium enema, upper GI series, or barium swallow) in the last 4 days, the test may be delayed until the contrast has fully passed.
You will remove all jewelry and wear a hospital gown during the x-ray examination because metal and certain clothing can obscure the images and require repeat studies.
How the Test Will Feel
There is no discomfort from x-ray exposure. Patients may be asked to stay still in awkward positions for a short period of time.
Risks
For most conventional x-rays, the risk of cancer or defects due to damaged ovarian cells or sperm cells is very low. Most experts feel that this low risk is largely outweighed by the benefits of information gained from appropriate imaging. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Young children and fetuses are more sensitive to the risks of x-rays. Women should tell health care providers if they think they are pregnant.
Alternative Names
Radiography
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X-ray Categories
ABDOMEN STANDING |
ABDOMEN AP/LAT |
APIOGRAM |
KNEE STANDING BOTH KNEE AP |
BARIUM ANIMA |
BARIUM MEAL FLOW THROUGH ( BMFT) |
C. SPINE AP/ LAT |
CHEST WITH ABD. |
CHEST PA |
CT. SCAN REPORTING |
CYSTOGRAM |
CHEAT AP |
D.L. SPINE AP/LAT |
PELIVIS AP |
ELBOW AP/ LAT |
BOTH KNEE AP/ LAT |
CERVICAL DORSAL SPINE AP/LAT |
FPA STANDING |
IVP WITH CYSTROGRAM |
HAND FOREARM ELBOW AP/LAT |
LT. WRIST AP / LAT |
NECK LAT VIEW |
NOSE AP/ LAT |
THIGH AP /LAT |
KNEE AP LAT |
KNEE B/L AP / LAT ( BOTH) |
ANKLE AP/ LAT |
LEG AP/ LAT. |
BARIUM SWALLOW |
ANKLE LAT ( BOTH ANKLE) |
FEMUR AP/ LAT ( BOTH) |
FOOT AP/ LAT ( BOTH) |
HAND AP ( BOTH) |
HAND LAT. ( BOTH) |
HAND AP/ LAT ( BOTH HAND) |
HEEL AP/ LAT. ( BOTH) |
BOTH HIP AP |
HIP AP/ LAT. |
KNEE AP ( BOTH) |
BOTH LEG AP/LAT |
BOTH MASTOIDS |
BOTH WRIST AP |
C.SPINE LAT |
CHEST LAT. |
CYSTOURETROGRAM |
D.L. SPINE AP/LAT/ OBLIQ |
L.S. SPINE WITH L.S. JUNCTION |
T.M JOINT OPEN CLOSE MOUTH |
CLAVICAL AP |
HUMEROUS AP/ LAT |
KNEE AXIAL |
SHOULDER AP/ AXIAL |
WRIST AP/ LAT/ OBLIQ |
MANDIBLE AP/ LAT |
MANDIBLE PA |
NOSAL BONE |
PELIVIS AP /LAT/ FROG |
FOOT AP/ LAT |
HAND AP /LAT |
HEEL AP/ AXIAL |
HEEL LAT/ AXIAL |
SHOULDER AP / LAT |
WRIST AP/ LAT |
S.I JOINT |
SACRO COCCYX AP/LAT |
SKULL AP |
SKULL AP/LAT |
SKULL LAT |
SOFT TISSUE NECK |
PELVIC BOTH HIP AP |
ORBIT AP/ LAT |
PELVIS Lat |
WRIST AP |
FEMUR WITH KNEE AP/ LAT |
SACRUM AP/ LAT. |
SACRUM AP |
SACRUM LAT |
LOOPOGRAM |
FESTULOGRAM |
GASTROGRAFFIN SWALLOW |
GENITOGRAM |
HAND INCLUDING WRIST JT. AP |
HEEL B/L MEDIAL VIEW |
HSG |
IVP |
KNEE WITH UPPER LEG AP/ LAT |
KUB |
LAT. CEPHALOGRAM |
MCU |
MESTOID |
OPG |
P.N.S ( WATER VIEW) |
PCN GRAM |
PELVIS WITH BOTH HIP JOINT |
RGU |
RGU/ MCU |
THUMB AP/ LAT |
THUMB AP |
THUMB LAT |
SACRUM LAT |
SINOGRAM |
TMJ VIEW |
VCUG |