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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Trinh Le Hong Minh - Radiologist - Radiology Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.X-ray is one of the most popular subclinical techniques today because it is a simple method, easy to implement, safe, economic and brings high efficiency in diagnosis and treatment. However, because this is a method that uses radiant energy, it is necessary to master some notes when taking X-rays, such as how much is the distance between two X-rays as well as some other problems to avoid negative effects on the health of the photographer.
1. What is an X-ray?
X-ray is an imaging method that works based on a form of radiant energy that is X-rays, which is capable of passing through parts of the human body to record images at different parts of the body. this part. X-rays help detect many diseases, such as pneumonia, lung cancer, arthritis, bone fractures and other organ system diseases.X-ray film results greatly contribute to the diagnosis and early detection of dangerous diseases for timely treatment, while normal physical examination cannot detect these diseases. This is because there are cases where the patient, despite having the disease, has no typical clinical symptoms for diagnosis. When radiation enters the patient's body with a suitable intensity and frequency, most will not affect the patient's health. Besides, after entering some organ tissues, X-rays will be converted and released to the external environment through skin, urine or sweat, and the time it takes for X-rays to be discharged into the external environment is different. for each patient, depending on the intensity and duration of X-ray exposure in that patient.
Chụp X – quang là một phương pháp chẩn đoán hình ảnh hoạt động dựa trên một dạng năng lượng bức xạ đó là tia X
2. Notes when taking X-rays
Although it does not directly affect the life of the photographer, the harmful effects of X-rays so far still exist a lot. Specifically, X-rays can affect certain parts of the body such as the genitals, bone marrow, skin or thyroid gland. And if X-rays are taken too often, it will cause damage to some of the patient's organ systems, changing the physiological functions of the body.
It is necessary to pay attention when taking X-rays in a number of aspects such as ensuring safe and standard X-ray conditions, including factors such as examination rooms, standard scanners, qualified medical staff, etc. Specializing in X-Rays. Because healthcare workers are the most exposed to radiation, regular health checks as well as measures to monitor radiation levels are also very important to ensure the health of the medical team.
Special subjects such as pregnant women should limit X-rays during pregnancy because many studies have shown that X-ray teeth can affect the development of the fetus in the human body. mother during an X-ray. Therefore, before conducting an X-ray, a woman should inform her doctor about her pregnancy so that the doctor can prescribe the most accurate, avoid affecting the fetus, as well as the fetus. may turn to performing a different laboratory method instead of X-ray. In addition, children are not recommended to take X-rays too much because it can affect the health and development of the body.
Nếu chụp X – quang quá thường xuyên thì sẽ gây tổn thương đến một số hệ cơ quan của người bệnh
3. Distance between 2 x-rays
In the case of over-dependence and abuse of X-ray methods in the diagnosis and treatment of some diseases, it will have negative effects on the patient's health. However, the best X-ray is prescribed by a specialist. Whenever it is necessary to take an X-ray for diagnosis, treatment, and disease monitoring as prescribed by a doctor, it can be done. In special cases, if the patient has to take multiple scans in a short period of time, it is definitely necessary to have the medical order of the treating doctor.
However, for old X-ray equipment, the possibility of X-rays affecting the patient's body is very high. On the contrary, today with the advent of many modern and improved paraclinical imaging machines and equipment every day, it has greatly reduced the risk of affecting the patient's body such as infertility. or genetic mutations, but still bring very high efficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Mỗi lần thực hiện chụp X – quang đều cần có chỉ định cụ thể của bác sĩ điều trị
4. Conclusion
X-ray is an imaging diagnostic tool that supports early detection and treatment of many diseases today with the advantages of being quick, cheap and highly effective. However, some disadvantages still exist that is that X-rays still have the ability to affect patients if they do not follow the regulations as well as the notes when taking X-rays. Therefore, X-rays should only be taken when prescribed by a specialist.
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