A Chest X-ray, lateral view is a x-ray test of the chest. It shows areas hidden on the front view, small effusions. Typical effective dose 0.04 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 weeks of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Areas hidden on the front view, small effusions.
Clarify a finding on the front view.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.04 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 weeks of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
X-ray
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a lateral chest x-ray show?
Areas hidden on the front view, small effusions.
Why is a lateral chest x-ray done?
Clarify a finding on the front view.
How do I prepare for a lateral chest x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a lateral chest x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.04 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 weeks of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a lateral chest x-ray take?
a few minutes
Chest X-ray, lateral view किन गरिन्छ?
Clarify a finding on the front view.
Chest X-ray, lateral view का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Chest X-ray, lateral view गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.04 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 weeks of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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