X-Ray Cervical Spine 6V
- The X-ray technician will position you on a flat X-Ray table in a way that carefully places the cervical section of the spine between the X-Ray machine and the image detector.
- You may have to switch your positions if your doctor has requested X-Ray views to be taken from a different position. There are three different views of the cervical spine that are most commonly taken:
- Body parts that are not being X-rayed may be covered with a lead apron (shield) to avoid radiation exposure.
- Suppose the X-ray is being performed to confirm and further look into an injury. In that case, to prevent pain and further injury, the X-Ray technician may give you a neck brace to wear if a cervical spine fracture is being confirmed.
- Since some processes may require many different positions, it is imperative to remain still during the procedure. Movement may cause a blurry mage and you may have to get the X-ray done again.
- The technician may ask you to inhale and hold your breath during the procedure for a better X-ray image.
- While the X-ray procedure is painless, the cervical spine movement can cause discomfort especially in a recent injury or surgery. The X-ray technologist will use all measures and complete the procedure as quickly as possible to reduce discomfort.
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