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    Advice Prior To Your X-Ray Examination

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    The document provides guidance for patients undergoing various types of x-ray examinations. It lists the body part being examined and recommends appropriate clothing to wear or remove to make the examination quicker and more comfortable. For example, it suggests wearing loose fitting trousers and removing belts for pelvis exams and removing jewelry for cervical spine exams. It notes that hospital gowns will be provided for those unable to follow the clothing guidelines.

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    ADVICE PRIOR TO YOUR X-RAY EXAMINATION

    If you think you are to have an X-ray examination and you are able, please follow the advice below. This
    has been drawn up to assist in minimising your examination time and also for patient comfort. If
    you do not have suitable attire or your X-ray examination does not appear on the list, do not worry as
    hospital gowns will be provided. Read the following list of examinations, the radiographers would be much
    obliged if you could follow these guidelines:

    Knee X-ray examination:


     Men where possible please wear LOOSE fitting trousers that can be pulled up with ease above your
    knee. Alternatively if you can wear shorts beneath your trousers this will suffice.
     Women where possible please wear LOOSE fitting trousers that can be pulled up with ease above
    your knee. Alternatively, if you can, wear a skirt or other garment where the knee can be readily
    exposed.

    Pelvis and/or Hip X-ray examination and/or Lumbar Spine X-ray examination:
     Where possible wear trousers that have no buttons or zips or metalwork on them, e.g. Slacks,
    joggers, tracksuits, elasticated skirt, etc. If this is not possible, you are more than likely to be
    changed into a hospital gown.
     Ensure your pockets are empty e.g. no coins, keys, wallet etc (these will show up on X-ray and
    obscure anatomy).
     Do not wear a belt (buckles, etc. will show up on X-ray and obscure anatomy).
     Women should avoid wearing corsets and/or suspenders and underwear with diamantes. For
    Lumbar spine X-rays women may be required to remove their bra and wear a hospital gown.
    Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt.

    Cervical Spine X-ray examination


     Please remove all earrings, hairclips and necklaces.
     Where possible please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt.

    Shoulder X-ray examination


     Please remove any necklaces.
     Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt.
     Women may be required to remove their bra and wear a hospital gown, (alternatively if you are
    wearing a plain T-shirt your bra may be removed only and we can successfully X-ray your shoulder
    through the T-shirt and/or gown).

    Foot and/or Ankle X-ray examination


     You will be asked to remove your shoes and socks.
     Tights are fine and do not need to be removed.

    Chest X-ray examination


     Please wear a top with no zips or buttons – e.g. T-shirt.
     Please remove all necklaces.
     Women will be required to remove their bra and change into a gown, (alternatively if you are
    wearing a plain T-shirt your bra may be removed only and we can successfully X-ray your chest
    through the T-shirt and/or gown).

    Wrist X-ray examination


    Please remove any watches/bracelets.

    Hand X-ray examination


    If possible please remove any rings and any watches/bracelets.

    Note if you are attending for a ‘pre-operative assessment’, there is the possibility of you being referred for
    a chest X-ray examination.

    Patients unable to follow these instructions and where indicated, will be assisted/directed to
    change into a gown before their X-ray examination.

    Thank you for your assistance

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