East River Medical Imaging, PC

PET/CT
MRI
CT Scan
Coronary CT Angio
Ultrasonography
X-Ray/Fluoroscopy
Nuclear Medicine
Bone Density
Dental Imaging

• Richard Katz, MD
• Morton Schneider, MD
• Steven Albert, MD
• Alison Haimes, MD
• Stephen Greenberg, MD
• Douglas DeCorato, MD
• Gavin Duke, MD
• Barbara Braffman, MD
• Clyde Hershan, MD
• Paul Choi, MD
• Sean Herman, MD
• Robert Ludwig, MD
• Gwen Harris, MD

X-Ray/Fluoroscopy

Radiography and Fluoroscopy is the use of X-Rays to identify healthy or abnormal conditions within the body. This is one of the most direct methods for detecting causes of certain health problems and checking on your progress.

Your examination will be taken in either an upright manner or with you lying down in a horizontal position, depending upon the x-ray procedure to be performed. You will be instructed to hold your breath while the x-rays are being taken (any movement will blur the image). Some examinations require the taking of several films. If this is the case, the technologist may reposition you for additional views. Exams usually take 30 to 60 minutes, however the time may vary significantly depending on the nature of the study and other factors.

PREPARATION:

Esophagram and/or GI and/or Small Bowel	Nothing to eat or drink 12 hours prior to exam
Barium Enema and Air Contrast	Clear liquid diet for 24 hours prior to exam. Liquids include clear juices such as apple, cranberry & grape, clear soups, jello, coffee or tea. No milk products or carbonated beverages. AT 8:00 P.M. Night before - Drink one 10oz. bottle of citrate of magnesia. Beginning at 8 P.M. until bedtime, drink four 8 oz. glasses of water. AT 10.P.M. Night before - Take four Dulcolax pills with water. On the morning of the exam you may have any liquid listed above. AFTER A BARIUM STUDY take a laxative (3 tbsp. Milk of Magnesia).
Gallbladder (OCG)	Call our office for preparation
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)	AT 6 P.M. Night before - Drink one 10 oz bottle of citrate of magnesia. You may have a moderate supper. Beginning at 8 p.m. until bedtime drink four 8 oz glasses of water. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight until your exam is completed.
Plain X-rays	There is no preparation for these studies.