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| Facility | City | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Virginia | Virginia | Acute Care Hospital |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Cook Hospital | Cook | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| University Medical Center - Mesabi/ Mesaba Clinics | Hibbing | Acute Care Hospital |
| St Marys Hospital Superior | Superior | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital | Ely | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Cloquet | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake | Moose Lake | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| St Lukes Hospital | Duluth | Acute Care Hospital |
| St Lukes Center for Diagnostic Imaging | Duluth | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
| Essentia Health Duluth | Duluth | Acute Care Hospital |
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center | Duluth | Acute Care Hospital |
Patient Preparation For an X-Ray Procedure
Guidelines about eating and drinking before an X-Ray exam vary at different facilities. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant it is important to inform your doctor or technician prior to the X-Ray. Notify your doctor or technologist if you have any metal in or on your body such as body piercings, eye glasses, or jewelry which may interfere with the procedure. Dress in comfortable clothing that can easily be removed if needed.
What to expect during and after an X-Ray
A X-Ray procedure is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the manipulation of the body part being examined particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure such as surgery. The overall preparation and procedure will take approximately 30 minutes not including waiting time. Depending upon what is being scanned and what type of X-ray (the type of view) your doctor orders you may be asked to get undressed and to put on a hospital gown and you may be lying, sitting, or standing for the scan. You will be asked to hold your position still for several seconds until the image is being captured. It is important that you hold your position still during the scan exposure to prevent any blur on the film. Your X-ray films will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed directly with you.
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