How does it work?
Just like Digital photography, Digital X-ray works the same but, it uses x-radiation instead and can see through or see inside your body. It will take 1 image at a time and you will be asked to do different positions and sometimes be given breathing instructions while doing it. It is painless and it is quicker than a conventional x-ray.
Who can have Digital Radiography/X-ray?
- From Pediatrics to Adults and even Geriatrics; male or female but for pregnant patients, it should be assessed properly by the referring doctor if the benefits can outweigh the risk.
- Infants & Children
Sometimes these patients need extra motivation or extra effort to complete an x-ray. A parent or significant others are asked to hold, restrain or at least stay with the patient while being x-rayed. This person will be given proper protective measures and will not be exposed directly. Importantly this person must not be pregnant.
Why Digital Radiography/X-ray?
- A non-invasive way to study parts of the body
- Time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing of images
- Ability to digitally transfer and enhance images
Risk:
- Use of Ionizing radiation
Routine Operating Procedure in Digital Radiography:
- The doctor’s request is reviewed first by the staff radiographer.
- Safety questions are asked. (confirmation of Name & DOB, site of the problem, and pregnancy screening for females)
- Hospital gowns are provided if needed to avoid artefacts on images.
- The patient’s personal belongings (including phone, credit cards, money, etc.) are all placed in the locker provided.
- The radiographer will explain what will be your position, breathing instruction if needed & how many pictures to take to complete the exam.
- During all this time a patient is provided with lead protection to cover areas that are not involved in the examination for protection from unnecessary exposure.
- Digital X-ray exams are painless, fast and exposed to a low dose of radiation. It is important that you remain perfectly still while the images are being captured. To know X-Ray's cost at DRHC radiology center call +97142798200.
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