- Chest X-ray - indications
- Chest X-ray: preparation
- Chest X-ray and pregnancy
- Chest X-ray: what is it?
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An X-ray (X-ray) of the chest is an X-ray examination. X-rays are used to look at the lungs and airways. Check the preparation for a chest X-ray examination and what it consists of.
Rentgen (X-ray)of the chestmeansx-rayof the chest with X-rays.
Chest X-ray - indications
Rentgen (X-ray)chestis helpful in the diagnosis of lung diseases such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung tumors, emphysema lungs, cardiovascular capacity.
It is also used to assess the size of the heart and aorta, pleural fluid, retrosternal goiter, and enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum.
You must have a referral to a doctor for a chest X-ray.
Chest X-ray should be performed when the patient suffers from shortness of breath, complains of long-lasting cough or feels pain in the chest. An indication for chest X-ray is also an injury within it.
It belongs to the standard periodic tests (e.g. for work).
Chest X-ray: preparation
Chest X-ray is performed without any special preparation.
- Overexposure on CD. Digital X-ray recording technique on CD
Chest X-ray and pregnancy
Chest X-ray is not performed in pregnant women due to the possibility of fetal damage. However, if such examination is necessary, appropriate safety measures are taken to protect the fetus from exposure to radiation.
- REFERENCES FOR EXAMINATIONS: What kind of referral can the GP give?
Chest X-ray: what is it?
Before the chest X-ray examination, you need to undress to the waist and remove all metal elements (jewelry, trouser belt, etc.). Then, raise your arms up, stand in front of a special plate (which records the radiological image in digital quality) , take a full breath in and hold your breath for a few moments.
- SPIROMETRY - examination of lung capacity. The course of the spirometry test
Before the examination, the patientmay ask for a lead apron to protect the pelvic area (especially recommended for women) and the neck (thyroid protection).