This is how the AI article summary could look. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
What is a chest xray – and how is it done?
A normal chest x-ray (CXR)
In this article we will describe what is a chest xray – and how it is done.
A chest x-ray is a painless non-invasive medical imaging test used to take pictures of the lungs, heart, and surrounding tissues. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how it is done:
Preparation
-
You will be asked to remove any clothing or jewellery from your upper body
-
You may be given a hospital gown to wear
-
Inform the technician (called a radiographer) if you are pregnant or have any medical implants.
Positioning
-
You stand (usually) or sit in front of the x-ray machine
-
Your chest will be positioned against the image receptor (a digital plate or film).
-
Your arms will be raised above your head or to your sides.
Taking the x-ray
-
Hold your breath and remain still for a few seconds
-
The technician will activate the x-ray machine, which will emit a low-level radiation beam
-
The beam passes through your chest, creating an image on the digital plate or film.
The x-ray plate is touching the patients chest, with the x-rays coming from behind (called ‘posterior’).
Views
After the test
Remember, a chest x-ray is a quick and painless test that helps doctors diagnose and
monitor various medical illnesses, such as lung diseases (including cancer), and heart conditions.
Summary
In this article we have described what is a chest xray, and how it is done. We hope it has been helpful.
