For Patients
Digital General X-rays Fact Sheet
X-ray is a quick, safe procedure that uses low dose radiation to acquire images of the human body such as bones, teeth and internal organs. This helps to detect any abnormalities.
During an X-ray procedure, we may be asked to stand up or lie down. An X-ray is relatively painless and may cause you slight discomfort due to positioning during the procedure.
The images will be interpreted, recorded and then studied and reported by the radiologist. The report will be sent to your doctor; therefore, it is of vital importance that you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your results.
If you are pregnant or there may be a possibility of you being pregnant, please inform our staff.
Ultrasound Fact Sheet
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce diagnostic images which is interpreted by an imaging specialist called a Radiologist. This information will assist your doctor to make decisions on your management and treatment.
Most ultrasound scans are non-invasive and does not involve ionizing radiation. Some uses of ultrasound imaging includes scanning of pregnant women to visualise the foetus, and to assess the blood flow, organs and the muscles/tendons in the body.
An ultrasound scan is relatively painless and should not cause you much discomfort. An ultrasound technologist called a sonographer will place some ultrasound gel on the skin. A transducer will be moved over the body region to be scanned. A 2 or 3 dimension, moving picture will be produced on the monitor. The images will be interrupted, recorded and then studied and reported by radiologist. The report will be sent to your doctor; it is of vital importance that you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your results.
Ultrasound Preparation
| Abdominal Ultrasound | Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours. You are allowed to take your medication with a small amount of water. |
| Pelvic | Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet till after the procedure. |
| 1st trimester pregnancy ultrasound | Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet till after the procedure. |
| Renal Ultrasound | Empty your bladder 2 hours prior to the examination. Drink 3 to 4 glasses of water, finished one hour prior to the procedure. Do not go to the toilet till after the procedure. |
| Musculoskeletal ultrasound | None |
| Smalls parts - Breast Scrotum, Thyroid ultrasound | None |
| Doppler veins | None |
| Renal Artery Doppler and Aorta | Nothing to eat to drink for 6 hours. |
