Digital X-Ray Radiography, Or an X-Ray, As It Is Most Commonly Known, Is the Oldest and Most Frequently Used Form of Medical Imaging

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Digital X-Ray Radiography, or an X-ray, as it is most commonly known, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. An x-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions..

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T h e P r o c e d u r e P o s i t i o n i n g Digital X-Ray is An imaging with x-rays involves You will either lie face-up on an exposing a part of the body to a exam table or stand against the commonly used small dose of ionizing radiation to image recording plate where you produce pictures of the inside of the will be positioned with hands on to detect... body. hips and chest pressed against the image plate. Pneumonia Heart issues B e n e f i t s Lung cancer Painless and minimally invasive. Broken bones Can often provide enough Sports related injuries information to avoid more invasive procedures. Useful in emergency diagnosis and treatment. No radiation remains in your body after an x-ray exam. Usually have no side effects in the typical diagnostic range for this exam.

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P h o t o I D H e a l t h i n s u r a n c e c a r d P r e s c r i p t i o n / r e f e r r a l o r a u t h o r i z a t i o n p a p e r w o r k L i s t o f c u r r e n t m e d i c a t i o n s P r e v i o u s i m a g e s a n d r e p o r t s EXAM PREPARATION Digital X-Ray

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Your specific exam prep will be provided at the time of scheduling and also sent to your email address on file.

E a t i n g C l o t h i n g Depending on the type of exam, No jewelry. Comfortable, loose- you may be instructed to fast fitting clothing. You may be asked beforehand. to change into a gown.

M e d i c a l M e d i c a t i o n No medical restrictions. No medication restrictions unless directed otherwise by your physician.

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Before your procedure, you may be asked to fill out a screening form asking about anything that might create a health risk or interfere with imaging. You may also undergo an interview to review your medical conditions.

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