General Radiography/Fluoroscopy
General Radiography
A registered medical radiation technologist performs all x-rays, while the Radiologist reads the x-rays. Images are obtained electronically by using radiation to detect abnormalities in all different parts of the body. They are then viewed on computers.
Our department works on booked appointment times only. Your physician’s office will fax a requisition to the Central Bookings Department and you will be notified of your appointment date and time in three to four working days.
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy is a special type of a x-ray procedure that is done while the radiologist is present. You will receive a constant beam of radiation, and while this is being done the radiologist can view your images on a TV monitor and take individual pictures. All of the procedures below are done using the Fluoroscopy x-ray equipment.
Chest Fluoroscopy
Your doctor may order a chest x-ray to be done under fluoroscopy. This will localize a certain area in your chest in more detail than a normal x-ray could. The radiologist will be present to do this and may ask you to move in certain positions for some pictures. This procedure is quick and involves no preparation. Expect to be in the department for 20 minutes.
How to Prepare for Your Test
Barium Enema
Please allow a minimum of one hour for your appointment. Your preparation pamphlet will be given to you by your Physician's office or can be picked up by you at the hospital. The preparation for this test starts three days prior to the scheduled appointment.
Day 1 - Drink Clear fluids only. Take your oral medications with fluid. Do not eat solid food.
Day 2 - Drink clear fluids only. Take oral medications with the fluids. Do not eat solid food. Take one package of ROYVAC (get at any pharmacy) following the manufacturers enclosed instructions.
Day 3 - (Examination Day) Do not eat solid food or fluids. If you need to take medications, use only a small swallow of clear liquid.
"Clear liquids" include the following:
• Strained fruit juices without pulp (such as apple, white grape, lemonade)
• Water
• Clear broth or bouillon
• Coffee or tea (without milk or non-dairy creamer)
• Gatorade ®
• Carbonated and non-carbonate soft drinks
• Kool-Aid ® (or other fruit flavored drinks)
• Plain Jello® (without added fruit or topping)
• Ice Popsicles ®
Esophagus, Stomach & Duodenum G.I. Series
Please allow a minimum of one hour for your appointment.
Do not eat or drink anything (including oral medication) after 10 p.m. on the night before your appointment. Take any bedtime medications before 10 p.m. Bring your morning oral medications to the hospital and take them after your test. Do not smoke or chew gum the day of your examination.
IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)
Please allow a minimum of 90 minutes for your appointment.
Day 1 - At 2 p.m. take one package of ROYVAC following the manufacturers enclosed instructions. After 2 p.m., drink only clear fluids. Do not take any solid food. You should take your normal oral medication with the clear fluids.
Day 2 - (Examination day) Drink clear fluids only.
Small Bowel Follow Through
Please allow a minimum of one to three hours for your appointment.
DO NOT eat or drink after 10:00 p.m. the night before your examination.
Important: If you think you may be pregnant, please inform the technologist before you examination starts.