胸部x光片
A 胸部x光片 is the most commonly performed diagnostic X-ray examination. A chest X-ray produces images of the heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels and the bones of the spine and chest.
The chest X-ray is performed to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall. A chest X-ray is typically the first imaging test used to help diagnose symptoms, such as breathing difficulties, a bad or persistent cough, chest 疼痛或受伤和发烧.
要带什么
- Your medical provider order (Your medical provider may have already sent 这对我们来说.)
- 个人身份
- 保险卡(s)
How to Prepare for Your 胸部x光片
- A chest X-ray requires no special preparation.
- You will be asked to remove some of your clothing and to wear a gown during the exam.
- You may also be asked to remove jewelry, and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the X-ray images. 我们鼓励你离开 家里贵重的珠宝.
- Women within child-bearing age should always inform the X-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant. 许多影像学检查 are not performed during 怀孕 so as not to expose the fetus to radiation. If an X-ray is necessary, precautions (shielding to the abdomen) will be taken to minimize radiation exposure to the baby.
- If you have an on-body device (insulin pumps, insulin regulators, Neulasta, 其他化疗泵等.), you must inform your X-ray technologist. 这些 devices cannot be in the X-ray room during your exam.
期待什么
- Typically, two 的观点 of the chest are taken: one from the back and the other from the side of the body as the patient stands or sits against 成像板. The X-ray technologist will position the patient with their hands on the hips and chest pressed against 成像板. 为 the second view, the patient's side is against 成像板 with arms 高高在上.
- 病人 who cannot stand may be positioned sitting on a safety chair for 胸部x光检查.
- You may be asked to wear a lead shield to help protect certain parts of 你的身体.
- You must hold very still and may be asked to hold your breath for a few seconds while the X-ray picture is taken to reduce the possibility of 模糊的图像. The technologist will walk behind a wall or into the next room to activate the X-ray machine.
- More than 2 的观点 may be required due to positioning, patient body habitus, 运动、伪影等.
- The entire chest X-ray examination, from positioning to obtaining and verifying the images, is usually completed within 15 minutes.
Key Points to Know During and After the Exam
- A chest X-ray examination is a painless procedure.
- You may experience discomfort from the cool temperature in the examination room and the coldness of the recording plate.
- Individuals with arthritis or injuries to the chest wall, shoulders or arms may have discomfort trying to stay still during the examination. The technologist will assist you in finding the most comfortable position possible that still ensures image quality.
- Follow-up examinations may be necessary. Sometimes a follow-up exam is done because a potential abnormality needs further evaluation with additional 的观点. Sometimes your medical provider would like a special technique to be performed that would only be done upon request.
安排预约
呼叫 North Oaks Scheduling between 7 am and 5:30 pm.
哈蒙德：（985）230-7777
利文斯顿：（225）686-4899
If you are a provider and need to send an order, please send it via fax to (985) 230-6781.
