X-Ray

An x-ray produces detailed images of bone and muscle in various parts of the body to help physicians evaluate various medical conditions, such as bone fractures, tumors, and infections. The most common x-rays conducted at CINN are of the chest, spine, and head.

How to Prepare

Please arrive for this outpatient procedure at the time and location given to you.

This test requires no special preparation. You may eat and drink as usual and remain active right up until the time of your appointment.

What to Expect

Before your test, you may be asked to disrobe, remove your jewelry, and put on a hospital gown. Do not bring any jewelry or other valuables to the hospital the day of your procedure.

When you are ready, the technologist will take you into the x-ray room and ask you to stand, sit, or lie down for the procedure. The technologist will ask you to remain still and give you a series of breathing instructions while taking the x-rays.

Depending on what your CINN physician wants to evaluate through x-rays, the technologist may ask you to assume more than one position. After the x-rays are completed, you will remain in the room while the technologist develops your x-ray films, just to make sure that everything is in order.

Although the x-ray itself is painless, you may experience some discomfort while assuming certain positions, depending on your condition. A series of chest, spine, or head x-rays takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. You may resume your normal activities immediately.