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Modern medical imaging is a valuable tool that provides technicians and physicians the ability to view internal organs, tissues, and other body parts, for diagnosis and treatment. Common Imaging used in emergency medical departments include X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds.
X-RAYS
X-ray imaging is used to help doctors view internal body areas without making an incision. This standard test is a key element used to identify, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of medical conditions.
AT SUPREME CARE ER, AN X-RAY MAY BE PERFORMED TO:
- View an internal area or body part where a patient feels pain
- Evaluate an injury or trauma to a bone or joint
- Inspect the lungs for signs of pneumonia, infections, or signs of trauma
- Evaluation of many more conditions
CT SCAN (COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY)
A CT or CAT scan uses computers and revolving X-ray machines to capture cross-sectional body images. This technology provides more detailed images than standard X-ray images by providing a 3D image of many layers. They offer a clearer view of soft tissues, bones and blood vessels throughout the diagnosis of infections, muscle disorders, and bone fractures.
CT IMAGES ARE USED TO:
- Diagnose inflammation and diseases inside the body
- Identify the location of benign and cancerous growths and tumors
- Examine blood vessels and other internal structures
- Evaluate injuries and internal bleeding
- Guide surgeries and biopsies
- Monitor the effectiveness of a treatment method
- Evaluate pain and post-operative complications
ULTRASOUND
Also known as a sonogram, or sonography, an ultrasound scan involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to capture live internal body images. Ultrasound technology allows a doctor to view medical conditions in blood vessels, tissues, and organs, without exploratory surgery. Unlike X-ray and CT scans, ultrasound uses no radiation. Therefore, ultrasound is the preferred method for monitoring a developing fetus during pregnancy.
A doctor may order an ultrasound to rule out problems with a pregnancy, but it can also be used to determine the source of pain, inflammation, or other symptoms that make it necessary for the doctor to acquire an internal view.