A Rib X-ray is a x-ray test of the ribs. It shows rib fractures, sometimes a collapsed lung. Typical effective dose 0.1 mSv, similar to about 10 days 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।
Rib fractures, sometimes a collapsed lung.
Chest injury.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.1 mSv, similar to about 10 days 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 rib x-ray show?
Rib fractures, sometimes a collapsed lung.
Why is a rib x-ray done?
Chest injury.
How do I prepare for a rib x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a rib x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.1 mSv, similar to about 10 days 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 rib x-ray take?
a few minutes
Rib X-ray किन गरिन्छ?
Chest injury.
Rib X-ray का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Rib X-ray गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.1 mSv, similar to about 10 days 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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