Question 1

what is the average cost of hip injection under fluoroscopy in a hospital radiology department?

Accepted Answer

Average: National costs may not help you individually. Consider calling the facilities in your area and asking for what they charge.

Question 2

is working in a radiology department longterm unsafe?

Accepted Answer

No: There are dangers in every workplace.  Radiology departments are under a great deal of state and federal scrutiny, so they are typically safe.  Try these links to learn more: http://www.Radiology.Ucsf.Edu/patient-care/patient-safety/radiation and http://www.Healthecareers.Com/article/workplace-safety-considerations-for-the-radiologic-technologist/161493.

Question 3

during what ways can the radiology department ease children fears of getting a x-ray or ct scan?

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Children's Hospital: Best situation is to use the radiology dept in a children's hospital. The imaging suites are decorated with cheerful decor and the technologists and radiologists are accustomed to dealing with the anxieties of the pediatric group.

Question 4

radiology: does an mru contain iodine?  dr. knows of severe iodine allergy and ordered mru. hospital called saying can't be done due to my allergy.

Accepted Answer

No such thing: called 'iodine allergy' , it is a reaction to high molecular weight radio contrast media material, which is not used routinely now-a-days. Kindly consult an allergist/Immunologist for evaluation, you may just need premedication prior to the procedure to prevent a potential reaction, which is rare, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck

Question 5

87 year old male moderate amount of fluid build up in lungs. hospital suggesting to do procedure to take it out in radiology dept. probably thoracentesis. is it okay to do or follow up with pulmonary or ent?

Accepted Answer

: We do not know him.  Consult with local team.

Question 6

went to new facility and breast surgeon stated only annual
mri because believes mammo is useless since i have extremely dense tissue...but now there is a hold on mri reading until i get mammo done, stated that is hospital radiology policy, why?

Accepted Answer

Mamo first: Mammograms are usual first option. Contrary to what you wrote MRI may be needed for someone with dense breasts.

Question 7

can my hospital radiology department give me a nuchal pregnancy ultrasound ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It will depend on the certification of the radiologist.
You do have to be certified to do this.

Question 8

which departments in the hospital are considered critical care?

Accepted Answer

Icu, ER, PACU and OR: as above.

Question 9

can a hospital/emergency department discharge you home if you are still in pain?

Accepted Answer

Er discharge: Many patients are discharged from the er while still having pain, from an injury for example. However their overall condition and vital signs must be stable and the patient should not be at high risk for falling and, in my opinion, not objecting to disharge. A prescription for a pain reliever is often supplied by the emergency room physician with instructions for appropriate follow-up care.

Question 10

why are urban hospital emergency departments overcrowded?

Accepted Answer

Convenience: Doctors offices open generally from 9-5 and m-f. Medical conditions occur at all hours and an er might be the only thing open.  Unfortunately er's are used as the family doctor for those without coverage, or have minimal coverage.  So urban er's commonly are crowded with patients.  A federal law termed emtala requires that they be seen even if they lack funding.

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What is the average cost of hip injection under fluoroscopy in a hospital radiology department?

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Is working in a radiology department longterm unsafe?

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During what ways can the radiology department ease children fears of getting a x-ray or ct scan?

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Radiology: does an mru contain iodine? dr. knows of severe iodine allergy and ordered mru. hospital called saying can't be done due to my allergy.

A member asked:

87 year old male moderate amount of fluid build up in lungs. hospital suggesting to do procedure to take it out in radiology dept. probably thoracentesis. is it okay to do or follow up with pulmonary or ent?

A member asked:

Went to new facility and breast surgeon stated only annual mri because believes mammo is useless since i have extremely dense tissue...but now there is a hold on mri reading until i get mammo done, stated that is hospital radiology policy, why?

A member asked:

Can my hospital radiology department give me a nuchal pregnancy ultrasound ?

A member asked:

Which departments in the hospital are considered critical care?

A member asked:

Can a hospital/emergency department discharge you home if you are still in pain?

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Why are urban hospital emergency departments overcrowded?

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