X-rays

 X-rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definition
X rays are a type of radiation used in imaging andtherapy that uses short wavelength energy beams capable of penetrating most substances except heavy metals.

Medical Purpose
Diagnostic x rays are some of the most powerful medical imaging tools available. Other imaging techniques that do not use x rays include, , and radionucleotide imaging. Based on the symptoms presented by the patient, the physician can request specific x rays (such as ) that help diagnose many types of cancers, including, , and. X rays allow the physician to visualize certain internal body conditions with little or no invasive procedures. Conditions may be visualized on photographic film, or for more complex and detailed information, **computed tomography** (CT scan), fluroscopy, or might be used.

Medical Description
X-ray procedures are administered in a hospital orclinical setting. Most procedures may be conducted on an outpatient basis. The time required for the procedure may vary from a few minutes to more than an hour. There is little or no discomfort associated with diagnostic x rays. The general procedure for diagnostic x rays include:
 * proper positioning and shielding of the patient
 * administering contrast dyes, if necessary
 * administering radiation
 * review of the films by a technician to insure proper imaging
 * Scheduling a time to review the films with the radiolo-gist. However, if fluoroscopy or angiography is used, the procedure is dynamic (in motion), and the radiologist is present during the x ray administration.
 * dismissal of the patient

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