Roentgenological studies (X-ray)
Roentgenological studies (X-ray)
1. Chest – used to determine size, contour of the heart; size, location, and nature of pulmonary lesions: pleural thickening and effusions: pulmonary vasculature: disorder of thoracic ones and soft tissues.
- used lead shield to protect pregnant woman
2. Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder (KUB) – used to determine size, shape, and position of kidney, ureter and bladder
- No special consideration
3. Breast (Mammography) – examination of the breast with or without the injection of the radiopaque substance into the duct of mammary gland.
- used to determined the presence of tumor or cyst (best done a week after Menstruation)
- no deodorant, perfume, powder, or ointment in underarm area on the day of X-ray (contains Calcium oxalate)
- May be uncomfortable due to the pressure on the breast. (uses two x-ray plates)
