what do you call a person that takes x-rays and does ultrasounds?

Question

Had a mammogram got a call from dr said they need to do another. Show asstimatic on left side. Just had ultrasound dr said no worry what should ithink?

Answer 1

Techs!: Radiographers (xray tech) takes xrays Ultrasonographers (ultrasound tech) takes ultrasounds Radiologists (physician) primarily read these imaging studies although cardiologists and other physicians may read specialized studies.

Answer 2

Yes: Yes, ultrasound is safer than x-rays. The energy source for ultrasound is sound waves which has been established as safe in limited procedure times during pregnancy. X-ray energy source is radiation which has been established to be detrimental in higher doses to developing in utero babies.

Answer 3

Yes: Sound wave energy from ultrasounds are considered to be safe during pregnancies, but radiation energy from x-rays have been found to be detrimental to the developing fetus.

Answer 4

Yes: For pregnant women, ultrasounds are safer than x rays because sonograms use sound waves, which do not affect the baby. On the other hand, ct scans and x rays use radiation, which do have risks to the unborn child at very high levels. Discuss this with your doctor.

Answer 5

X-rays: contribute to a slight theoretical increased lifetime cancer risk. Diagnostic ultrasound has no known deleterious effects. All else being equal, then, to the best of our knowledge, US would be considered safer.

Answer 6

Ask for a copy: Most places will provide you or a physician of your choosing a copy of the xray if you seek a second opinion.

Answer 7

10 years: The hospital should keep the file for 10 years and know with emr may be they will keepit longer.

Answer 8

Yes: If for medical reasons at a proper hospital or imaging center, 'yes' for certain.

Answer 9

You generally can't: There are different x-rays. Some show cavities, some bone loss (gingivitis), some show head & neck cancer or your risk for stroke. Many cavities don't hurt, and only show up on x-ray films. Don't wait 'till it hurts, it may not, or by that time you may need root canal!

Answer 10

A lot of data : Annual bite-wing x-rays can reveal decay, bone loss, abnormal growth, detect the trend of your oral health, and more. The benefits far outweigh the minute radiation received, especially if it is digital (no film).

Answer 11

Lots: Dentists look for variation from normal anatomy, such as cavities between teeth, loss of bone height, abscesses, and many other problems. And at less radiation than a day in the sun.

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