Radiology

PREP: Prior to

your exam a radiologic technologist will explain the procedure and answer

any questions you have. Since metal can interfere with the interpretation

of the x-ray image. You will be asked to remove dentures and hearing aids.

You will also need to remove necklaces, earrings, hairpins, and barrettes.

If you think you are pregnant, please tell the technologist before

your exam.

PURPOSE:

Radiographic images of various areas of the head can

be obtained by performing an x-ray examination of the skull. A skull x-ray

can reveal air-fluid levels in the sinuses as well as fractures of the

jaw, facial bones, and/or nasal bones. It is commonly ordered when there

is a possible sinus infection, when a patient has head pain, or after a

head injury has occurred.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Once inside the x-ray room, you will be asked to

either lie down on an x-ray table or sit next to a wall unit. The

technologist may use sponges by your head to help keep it in a certain

position. Since any movement will blur the x-ray image, it is important

for you to not move during the exposure. The exposure is very short. In

order for different radiographic views to be obtained, you will be asked

to turn your head in various positions. Please be sure to tell the

technologist if you are unable to comply with any of their instructions.

At this point, you will be asked to wait a few minutes until the x-ray

films have been processed. If your x-rays are acceptable, you will be free

to leave.

POST EXAM

INFORMATION: Your x-rays will be given to

a radiologist to review. A report on the results of your x-rays will be

faxed to your physician. Your physician will discuss the results with you.

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