X-ray, or radiography, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. X-ray technology is painless and may be used to evaluate the abdomen, bladder, bone, breasts, chest, GI tract, kidneys, spine, uterus and fallopian tubes, among other systems. It’s used to help diagnose fractured bones, look for injury or infection, and locate foreign objects in soft tissue.
Before the Procedure
X-rays require no special preparation. You may be asked to remove some or all of your clothes and to wear a gown during the exam. Women should inform their radiologist if they have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted or if there is any possibility they may be pregnant.
During the Procedure
The technologist will position you on the X-ray table. You may be asked to wear a lead shield to help protect certain parts of your body. You must hold very still and may be asked to keep from breathing for a few seconds while the X-ray picture is taken to reduce the possibility of a blurred image. The entire exam, from positioning to obtaining and verifying the images, is usually completed within 15 minutes.
After the Procedure
When the exam is complete, you will be asked to wait until the technologist verifies that the images are of high enough quality for accurate interpretation. After the images have been interpreted, your radiologist or referring physician will discuss the findings with you. Depending on the results of the X-ray, additional tests or procedures may be scheduled to gather further diagnostic information.
At LifeBridge Health, we offer advanced wound care treatments to help you heal faster. Our skilled team of clinicians provides comprehensive services for chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we create personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, ensuring effective wound management and recovery.
Our expert teams are highly trained to identify and treat various types of wounds. We specialize in treating wounds resulting from conditions such as:
Each of our wound care centers is staffed with a highly skilled and compassionate group of experts certified in wound care and dedicated to your healing. Our multidisciplinary team includes:
Your specially trained care team will complete a comprehensive assessment to identify the type and cause of your wound. Based on this assessment, we develop a customized treatment plan that may include:
Levindale is one of just two long-term-care centers in Maryland chosen to take part in the National Nursing Home Improvement Collaborative. The group's goal is to reduce the onset of pressure ulcers, speed patient healing and test system changes at nursing homes around the country.
Adapting to life after an ostomy can be challenging. Our Ostomy Clinic helps patients heal from and adjust to the physical and emotional changes that result from this body-altering yet life-saving surgery.
Carroll and Northwest hospitals are HBOT programs recognized and accredited by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.
