X-Ray

Overview

Digital X-ray is one of the fastest and most useful diagnostic tools in a hospital — used for everything from chest infections and bony injuries to abdominal screening and pre-operative assessment. We operate a dedicated X-ray room with trained technicians, and all examinations are reported by our consultant radiologist. Radiation safety follows AERB guidelines, and shielding is provided for accompanying attendants.

Tests & services

• Chest X-ray (PA, AP, lateral)
• Skeletal X-rays — limbs, spine, pelvis, joints
• Abdominal X-ray — erect & supine views
• Skull and sinuses
• Trauma and emergency imaging
• Pre-operative chest screening
• Paediatric X-ray with appropriate shielding
• Hysterosalpingography (HSG) — uterine cavity & tubal patency
• Intravenous urogram (IVU / IVP)
• Barium studies — swallow, meal, follow-through, enema
• Micturating cystourethrogram (MCU)
• Contrast studies on referral

Patient preparation

• No fasting needed for plain X-rays
• Remove metal items (jewellery, belts, zips) from the area being imaged
• For pregnant patients: tell the technician before the scan
• HSG: scheduled in the post-menstrual phase (day 7–10 of cycle); empty bladder before the procedure
• IVU / barium / contrast studies: fasting and bowel preparation as advised by the radiologist
• Bring previous films or reports for comparison if available