X-Ray (Karachi)

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That is an excellent and specific question, as portable X-ray units are a vital part of modern hospital care and mobile diagnostics. Taking an X-ray using a portable machine differs from a fixed unit mainly in location, but the core principles of safety and technique remain the same. Here is a detailed breakdown of the process, quality, and the mandatory need for a prescription (or "order"). --- ## 1. Quality of Portable X-ray Images The quality of an image taken by a portable X-ray unit is generally **very good and diagnostically acceptable**, but there are technical differences compared to fixed units: ### A. Power and Penetration * **Fixed Units (Standard Hospital Room):** These machines have a high power output, allowing them to produce very clear images of thick, dense body parts (like the spine or a large abdomen). * **Portable Units:** These are smaller and operate on lower power (or battery power). This means they sometimes struggle to penetrate very dense tissue perfectly, leading to images that might have a bit less detail or "contrast" than a fixed unit. ### B. Modern Digital Technology However, modern portable units use high-quality **digital detectors** (often called DR or CR plates). The advanced computer software in these systems can compensate for the lower power by enhancing the contrast and sharpness. **The Verdict on Quality:** For their primary function—checking tubes, lines, collapsed lungs, and simple fractures at the bedside—the quality is **more than sufficient** for diagnosis. If a complex, high-detail image is required (like a detailed abdominal or spine study), the patient is usually moved to a fixed radiology room. ## 2. The Process of Taking a Portable X-ray The primary difference in the process is that the X-ray machine is wheeled directly to the patient, rather than the patient going to the machine. ### Key Steps: 1. **Transport:** A trained **Radiographer** (X-ray technician) wheels the portable unit to the patient's room (e.g., in the ICU, Emergency Room, or a nursing home). 2. **Positioning:** The technician carefully positions the patient. For a chest X-ray, they usually place the digital detector plate **behind the patient's back** while the X-ray tube is positioned over the patient's chest. 3. **Safety:** The technician ensures that the machine is properly aimed to minimize the X-ray field size. They will often ask nearby staff and visitors to briefly step out of the room or stand behind a portable lead screen (if available). 4. **Exposure:** The technician uses a long coiled cord to activate the machine while standing a safe distance away. The exposure time is less than a second. 5. **Immediate Review:** Because these are digital units, the image is often processed and displayed on a screen attached to the machine right away. The image is then instantly sent electronically to the Radiologist for interpretation. ## 3. The Prescription (Medical Order) **A prescription, or medical order, is always required** before an X-ray can be performed, whether portable or fixed. ### Why the Prescription is Mandatory: 1. **Radiation Safety:** X-rays use ionizing radiation. Even though the dose is low, any exposure must be clinically justified. The prescription ensures a licensed medical provider (a doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner) has determined the benefits of the image outweigh the minimal risk of radiation exposure. 2. **Legal Requirement:** Performing an X-ray without a formal order from a licensed provider is illegal due to regulations governing medical procedures and radiation use. 3. **Accuracy and Billing:** The order specifies *exactly* what the technician needs to image (e.g., "Right Wrist AP and Lateral views") and provides the diagnosis code (reason) necessary for accurate interpretation and for the healthcare system to bill for the service. The radiographer will not turn on the portable X-ray machine unless they have a clear, documented order stating the clinical reason, the patient's name, and the specific body part to be imaged.

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List of Hospital Services that we offer for Home patients in Karachi are: Home Nursing service, All Laboratory Tests, Visiting Doctor, X-Ray (XRay), Nurse for home, Covid19 Test, Blood Test, ECG, Nasal, Tracheal, Urine, Stool, ABGs, Arterial Blood Gases,Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiologist, General Physician visit home, Nasogastric feeding, Wound dressing, Catheterization for urine live, cauterization Maintenance of intravenous line (I/V Canula), Intravenous infusion(antibiotics /fluids), Intramuscular injection (I/m injection), Nasogastric tube insertion (NG Tube). Portable Diagnostic Services