X-ray
Overview
General X-rays are the most frequently used form of medical imaging. They are used to identify fractures, dislocations, infection, arthritis, abnormal bone growth, diseases or to ascertain the presence and/or location of foreign objects.
Appointment Details
- No appointment is necessary for this test.
- Patient must bring in signed referral form from physician and health card.
What Do I Need To Prepare?
No Preparation Required
Please inform the Technologist if any of the following apply:
- If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be, you may be told to postpone the x-ray. All female patients from the ages of 10-55 will be asked their pregnancy status. This is in compliance with the Medical Radiologist Technologists governing body, the CMRTO
- If you have any previous trauma or surgery to the area please let the Technologist know. You may be asked if you have had previous x-rays of the region so that we can request those images to do a comparison.
Procedure
A Technologist will bring you into the imaging area. They will confirm your information and ask you for a short history. Depending on the area to be examined the Technologist may ask you to remove some of your clothing and to put on a gown. You will also be instructed to remove any jewelry in the region being x-rayed.
The Technologist will ask you to sit on a chair, stand, or lie on an exam table depending on the area being x-rayed. You may be asked to wear appropriate lead protection to shield radiation sensitive areas not being x-rayed. The Technologist will step around a lead lined wall to take the exposure and ask you in some instances to take in a deep breath, or to stop breathing until the image is captured.
For each area being x-rayed there is a set protocol of views that we follow. Once these have been obtained and are of good diagnostic quality you will be allowed to leave. Technologists do not give results. A typed report from our Radiologist will be sent to your doctor
