To see objects that may have been swallowed, and to evaluate various diseases. Also used to verify correct placement of chest tubes or catheters and to check for fluid surrounding the lungs.
No aftercare is required by patients who have chest x rays.
Icd-9 code for abnormal chest x-ray is 793.1.
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Routine chest x rays consist of two views, the frontal view (referred to as posterioranterior or PA) and the lateral (side) view.
A radiologist, or physician specially trained in the technique and interpretation of x rays, will evaluate the results.
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Often they are, yes.
X rays are X-rays. Either they image something or they don't. Your health may effect why you may need an x-ray or other scan but not what is on them. The results of an X-Ray is an X-ray photograph, whether you have a cough or not.
How many chest x_rays can be conducted in ayear for safe life
The only risk associated with chest x ray is minimal exposure to radiation, particularly for pregnant women and children.
Chest x rays include views of the lungs, heart, small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland and the bones of the chest area.
It uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays