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GENERAL X-RAY
Plain x-ray images are performed on outpatients, inpatients and emergency department patients by using the traditional full size x-ray film, or can be acquired using digital technology. We have just opened the first GE Digital Radiography (DR) room in Australia.
Chest X-ray This is a major advance in technology that will produce some outstanding advantages for the patients, referring doctors and staff. Images will be readily available to all necessary staff, whilst protected from unauthorised persons. Images may be manipulated electronically to obtain the maximum information from fewer x-ray exposures.
CT SCAN
CT scan means Computed Tomography and is formerly known as a CAT scan (Computerised Axial Tomography). It is one of the diagnostic tests that allow a radiologist to see the cross-sectional images of the body.
CT scan The scanner is doughnut shaped with a narrow table, which moves through the opening during the scan. Inside the housing is an X-ray tube and the detectors.

During the scan, the X-ray tube rotates within the housing and the X-ray beam passes through the patient to the detectors. The data collected is processed by the computers and displayed on the monitor. You are required to keep still and may need to hold your breath during the scan.
ULTRASOUND
Diagnostic Ultrasound is a non-invasive medical imaging technology that uses high frequency sound waves (ie: 2 to 12 Mhz in range) to form an image of body tissues.
UltrasoundInformation obtained from these images can be utilized along with other patient data in order to arrive at a medical diagnosis.

Ultrasound, when compared to other imaging modalities like MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography), is a relatively low cost non-invasive procedure that does not utilize either magnetic fields or ionizing radiation (x-rays).

ANGIOGRAPHY
Angiography and Endovascular Surgery, including Peripheral Intervention and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit.

Angiography is an invasive imaging procedure, which enables visualisation of blood vessels in the human body.
Angiography The Radiologist uses a catheter to inject radiographic contrast (dye) into selected blood vessels and takes x-rays (angiograms) of the vessels to diagnose abnormalities.

This is carried out in a controlled aseptic environment with the assistance of Registered Nurses and Medical Imaging Technologists.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Nuclear Medicine is a form of medical imaging that looks more at the physiology of the body whilst also being able to view the anatomy.
Nuclear Medicine It is used in the diagnosis and sometimes treatment of disorder and disease within the body. This is accomplished by injecting complex radiopharmaceuticals into the body and then recording their distribution by acquiring images with a gamma camera.

MRI
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Images are made using Superconducting magnets & Radiowaves.
MRI The data is collected and processed by computers and displayed on a monitor. No ionising Radiation such as x-rays is involved and there are no side effects from having a MRI scan.
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