Does a chest x-ray require undressing?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Trinh Thi Phuong Nga - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital. The doctor has nearly 20 years of experience in diagnostic imaging.
Chest X-ray is one of the subclinical indications applied in many cases to contribute to the diagnosis of a number of related diseases. However, this is a method that uses the energy of radiation, so most patients when performing this technique are very worried about the effects of radiation on their health as well as have concerns about their health. X-ray problems need to undress?

1. X-ray of the lungs is an imaging method like?

A chest X-ray is a technique that takes pictures of the heart and lungs as well as other organs of the chest wall with energy emitted from X-rays, which is a form of high-energy radiation. X-ray images of the lungs can show images of bony structures, the upper part of the chest wall such as ribs, sternum, thoracic spine. At the same time, chest X-ray images also contribute greatly in orienting the diagnosis of some diseases, especially some diseases of the heart, lungs and chest. Some abnormalities when conducting chest X-ray that can be identified are:
Tumors in the bilateral lung field. Inflammation of the lungs and bronchi. Effusion, pneumothorax Detect areas of cystic fibrosis of both lungs. Pathological abnormalities in the lungs of cardiac origin, typically congestive heart failure, can lead to a dangerous complication of acute pulmonary edema. Survey the size and shape of the heart to assess the abnormality of the heart. Surveying a number of problems related to blood vessels such as aorta, pulmonary artery, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava... contributes to the detection and diagnosis of some dangerous diseases such as aneurysm aneurysm. host or some congenital thoracic anomalies. Fracture status can be detected through chest X-ray images, knowing the fracture location, whether there is damage to the adjacent soft tissue or not, whether it is displaced or not... Investigate some organs in the cage. chest after the patient undergoes surgery. Check the position after placing some devices into the patient's body such as pacemakers, catheters, drains or defibrillators....

Chụp X quang phổi cho phép chẩn đoán nhiều bệnh lý khác nhau
Chụp X quang phổi cho phép chẩn đoán nhiều bệnh lý khác nhau
Some of the most common indications for chest X-ray include:
Indications to survey the status of the heart - lungs for patients with periodic health check-ups The patient shows some unusual pathological signs such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, experiencing trauma, the patient has a prolonged cough, hemoptysis, fever... The patient has symptoms of chest trauma, broken bones or complications after trauma such as pneumonia , pulmonary contusion, effusion, pneumothorax... The patient shows signs of dangerous diseases such as tuberculosis, lung tumor or diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Bệnh nhân ho ra máu được chỉ định chụp X quang phổi
Bệnh nhân ho ra máu được chỉ định chụp X quang phổi

Trắc nghiệm: Làm thế nào để có một lá phổi khỏe mạnh?

Để nhận biết phổi của bạn có thật sự khỏe mạnh hay không và làm cách nào để có một lá phổi khỏe mạnh, bạn có thể thực hiện bài trắc nghiệm sau đây.

2. Is chest x-ray harmful?

Because X-ray technique is based on the use of radioactive energy from X-rays, the chest X-ray also needs some precautions with certain subjects. For normal adults, chest X-rays are studied to be safe for the patient's health, and there is no need to prepare anything before taking them. However, for women who are pregnant, this is not a recommended technique because it will affect the development of the fetus. In these cases, the treating physician may turn to some other laboratory technique to make the diagnosis easier. However, if some special cases require a chest X-ray to be able to accurately diagnose the disease, it is necessary to adjust the intensity of the X-rays as well as the time taken, the protective shielding equipment. protection to avoid harm to the fetus.
In addition, chest X-rays should also be conducted in medical facilities that are fully equipped with safe and standard equipment so that chest X-rays can be highly effective. and at the same time does not cause any effect on the photographer.

Chụp X quang là kỹ thuật an toàn và không gây xâm lấn
Chụp X quang là kỹ thuật an toàn và không gây xâm lấn

3. Does the X-ray need to undress?

Besides advantages such as fast, economical, surveying many organs in the chest such as lungs, heart, etc., chest X-ray still has certain limitations such as not being able to take pictures. The image is too small for some early-stage diseases and cannot detect abnormalities in some locations that are obscured by the shadow of the heart or the ribs in the chest. Therefore, the results of a chest X-ray image also depend on many factors such as equipment, imaging techniques, shooting posture as well as a number of other factors. Patients who are assigned to take a chest X-ray will be informed of some of the following notes to help get the most accurate results possible, including:
Bring chest X-ray images from previous scans if so, so that relative comparisons can be made of the patient's health status over time. If the patient is female, it is necessary to inform the doctor about her pregnancy status. Some jewelry items on the body such as metal rings, rings, eyeglasses, belts... are also required to take off during the shooting process to avoid interference, making the X-ray film unclear. clear. Accordingly, the patient does not necessarily need to take off his clothes when taking the scan, but the patient should wear light-weight clothes without attached contrast accessories so that X-rays can penetrate the body parts. as much as possible, from which the chest X-ray image will also be clearer, without image noise.
Although chest X-ray is a subclinical technique that requires no preparation, but because it uses high-intensity radiation energy, the notes about the contraindications to chest X-ray, as well as the Concern about the issue of chest X-ray without undressing is extremely necessary for the highest quality chest X-ray results, serving the best diagnosis of diseases.

Chụp X quang phổi không nhất thiết phải cởi quần áo
Chụp X quang phổi không nhất thiết phải cởi quần áo
Currently, chest X-ray technique is a technique performed routinely at Vinmec International General Hospital to diagnose respiratory diseases in general and lung diseases in particular. In order to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, in addition to being fully equipped with modern medical systems and machines, and international standard X-ray machines, Vinmec also designs general health check-up packages suitable for patients. Each customer's age, gender and individual needs with a reasonable price policy, including:
Vip general health checkup package Standard general health checkup package In the above health checkup packages, patients will receive in-depth examination with a team of specialists and perform diagnostic imaging methods such as X-rays, blood tests, urine tests,...
The patient's examination results will be returned home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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