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Is aftercare required for patients who have chest x rays?
No aftercare is required by patients who have chest x rays.
What follow-up care is associated with ABPA?
Patients with ABPA should be given periodic checkups with chest x rays and a spirometer test.
Are there any risks to taking X-rays?
Yes, there are risks to taking x-rays. X-rays go through your body and can damage your chromosomes. They can cause cancer. In Pregnant Women, they can cause birth defects. They are not given as often as they once were.
What is the icd-9 code for chest x rays?
Icd-9 code for abnormal chest x-ray is 793.1.
Where can I find Education on reading chest xrays for PICC placment?
http://www.scribd.com/doc/2235331/How-to-read-chest-x-rays http://hadawayassociates.blogspot.com/2007/08/chest-x-rays-for-piccs-portable-or-not-htm.
What types of views are used in chest x rays?
Routine chest x rays consist of two views, the frontal view (referred to as posterioranterior or PA) and the lateral (side) view.
When is a heartworm positive dog not treated?
If the risks associated with treatment outweigh the risks associated with leaving the infection or when an owner opts not to treat for whatever reason. Diagnostic testing including blood chemistries and chest x-rays should be performed prior to treating adult heartworms and then the results from these tests are reviewed by the veterinarian to determine whether there is an issue that makes treatment of heartworms an unrealistic or sufficiently hazardous option as to recommend not treating.
Is ultrasonography risky?
Because ultrasonography uses high frequency sound waves, and not x rays or other forms of radiation , there are very few risks associated with its use
Who reads chest x rays results?
A radiologist, or physician specially trained in the technique and interpretation of x rays, will evaluate the results.
Are multiple chest x-rays harmful to a 5 year old?
no
Are chest x rays possible if you have breast implant?
Often they are, yes.
How many chest X-rays can you have in one year?
How many chest x_rays can be conducted in ayear for safe life
