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Imaging

• Ultrasound - Arterial Segmental Doppler
  • Evaluates arteries of the arm
• Radiology -  Arthrogram
  • Identifies joint injuries, torn cartilage
• Radiology - Barium Enema
  • Used to detect abnormalities of the colon or rectum such as tumors, polyps, inflammatory disease, diverticula, etc
• Nuclear Medicine - Bone Scan
  • Evaluates metastatic bone disease, inflammatory disease, trauma or infarction within the bone structure.
• Radiology - Cookie Swallow (Modified Barium Swallow)
  • Evaluates swallowing problems
• CT – Abdomen
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the abdomen
• CT – Abdomen and Pelvis
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the abdomen and pelvis
• CT – Chest
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the chest
• CT – Head
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the skull and brain
• CT – Spine
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the spine
• CT – Stone Study
  • Obtains cross-sectional images of the abdomen and pelvis to locate renal calculi (kidney stones)
• Radiology - DEXA (Bone Density)
  • Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry; evaluates the hip and spine for osteopenia and osteoporosis
• Ultrasound Echocardiogram
  • Evaluates anatomy and function of the heart
• Radiology - Esophagram (Barium Swallow)
  • Identifies and locates ulcers, hiatal hernias, tumors, polyps, inflammatory disease, etc
• Nuclear Medicine - Gallium Scan
  • Determines site of infection or tumor
• Nuclear Medicine - Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed (Tagged Red Blood Cells)
  • Determines location of active bleeding
• Nuclear Medicine - Gastrointestinal (GI) Series, Small Bowel
  • Identifies ulcers, obstructions, hiatal hernias, polyps, inflammatory disease, etc
• Nuclear Medicine - Hepatobiliary (HIDA) Scan
  • Evaluates Liver/Gallbladder Function
• Nuclear Medicine - I131 Therapy
  • Treats thyroid gland after being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or Graves’ Disease
• Radiology - Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
  • Detects kidney stones, kidney, urethral and bladder disease.
• Nuclear Medicine - Liver / Spleen Scan
  • Evaluates overall function of the liver and spleen and evaluates the side of defects, cysts, and tumors
• Nuclear Medicine - Lung Scan (Ventilation and Perfusion)
  • Primarily used as an indicator for pulmonary emboli (Blood clots in the lungs) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Mammography (Mammogram)
  • Detects cysts, tumors and other breast diseases.
• Nuclear Medicine - Meckel’s Scan
  • Evaluates stomach and small bowel, visualizes diverticula.
• Cardiology - Multigated Acquisition (MUGA) Scan
  • Evaluates cardiac wall motion and function
• Radiology - Nephrostomy Catheter Care
  • How to properly care for a nephrostomy catheter
• Radiology - Nephrotomography
  • Special radiographic exam which uses motion to blur structures lying above and below the kidneys for better visualization
• Nuclear Medicine - Parathyroid Scan
  • Identifies abnormalities in the parathyroid gland
• Nuclear Medicine - Renal Scan
  • Evaluates kidney function / excretion
• Nuclear Medicine - Renal Scan (Captopril)
  • Evaluates kidney function / excretion
• Nuclear Medicine - Renal Scan (Lasix)
  • Evaluates kidney function / excretion
• Ultrasound - Retroperitoneal – Complete
  • Obtain images of the kidneys, aorta, inferior vena cava
• Ultrasound - Retroperitoneal – Aortic
  • Evaluates abdominal aorta and related arteries
• Ultrasound - Retroperitoneal – Renal
  • Evaluates kidneys
• Radiology - Sialogram
  • Locates stones or other blockage of the salivary ducts
• Cardiology - Stress Test - MPS
  • Used to determine whether coronary disease is present
  • Cardiology - Electrocardiogram (EKG)
    Evaluates the heart for blockage or arrhythmia.
    • Cardiology - Event Monitor
      Evaluates cardiac rhythm over a 30-day period.
      • Cardiology - Holter Monitor
        Evaluates cardiac rhythm over a 24-hour period.
        • Neurology - Electroencephalogram (EEG)
          • Evaluates Seizure Activity.
        • Cardiology - Stress Test - Persantine
          • Stress test using a radiopharmaceutical on those unable to walk for the Treadmill stress test
        • Cardiology - Stress Test - Treadmill
          • Used to help determine whether coronary artery disease is present
        • Nuclear Medicine - Thyroid Scan
          • Identifies abnormalities in size, or nodules within the thyroid gland
        • Nuclear Medicine - Thyroid Scan with Uptake
          • Evaluates gland size, cysts, nodules and function of the thyroid gland
        • Radiology - Tomography (Laminography, Planography, Single Plane Body Section
          • Special radiographic exam which uses motion to blur structures lying above and below the area of interest for improved visualization
        • Ultrasound – Abdomen
          • Evaluates abdominal organs
        • Ultrasound – Appendix
          • Evaluates right lower portion of abdomen for appendicitis
        • Ultrasound – Gallbladder
          • Evaluates the gallbladder and common bile duct
        • Ultrasound – Liver
          • Evaluates the liver
        • Ultrasound – Breast
          • Further evaluates breast abnormalities initially found on a mammography
        • Ultrasound – Obstetric (OB)
          • Obtain images of the fetus and surrounding structures
        • Ultrasound – Pelvis
          • Obtain images of the urinary bladder and reproductive organs
        • Ultrasound – Bladder Post-Void Residual
          • Evaluates the bladder for the amount of urine remaining following urination
        • Ultrasound – Groin
          • Evaluates groin for hernia
        • Ultrasound – Testicular
          • Evaluates testicles and surrounding structures
        • Ultrasound - Thyroid
          • Obtain images of the thyroid gland
        • Ultrasound - Venous Doppler
          • Obtains images of the deep veins of the legs and arms
        • Radiology - Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
          • Determines if urine flows backwards into the kidneys

        Women’s Health

        • DEXA (Bone Density)
          • Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry; evaluates the hip and spine for osteopenia and osteoporosis
        • Endometrial Ablation
          • The application of energy intended to permanently remove the endometrium (lining of the uterus), to reduce or eliminate future bleeding.
        • Mammography (Mammogram)
          • Detects cysts, tumors and other breast diseases.
        • Sub Urethral Sling
          • Procedure designed to stop urine leakage by supporting the urethra.
        • Ultrasound – Breast
          • Further evaluates breast abnormalities initially found on a mammography
        • Ultrasound – Obstetric (OB)
          • Obtain images of the fetus and surrounding structures
        • Urodynamic Study
          • The multi-channel urodynamics test is actually a series of different measurements of bladder function. It can be used to determine the cause of a variety of bladder conditions.

        One Day Surgery

        • Outpatient Surgery General Instructions
          • Guide of General Instructions for One Day Surgery / Outpatient Surgery Procedures
        • Anesthesia Education
          • Guide of general education on Anesthesia
        • Endometrial Ablation
          • The application of energy intended to permanently remove the endometrium (lining of the uterus), to reduce or eliminate future bleeding.
        • Medialization Laryngoplast
          • A procedure that provides support to a vocal fold that lack either the bulk or the mobility it once had.
        • Urodynamic Study
          • The multi-channel urodynamics test is actually a series of different measurements of bladder function. It can be used to determine the cause of a variety of bladder conditions.
        • Pacemaker – General Information
          • Series of pamphlets concerning your pacemaker
        • Pacemaker – Household Electronics
          • Pamphlet concerning your pacemaker and household electronics
        • Sub Urethral Sling
          • Procedure designed to stop urine leakage by supporting the urethra.

        Laboratory

        • 24 Hour Urine Collection Dietary Restrictions
        • 24 Hour Urine Collection Perservatives
        • 24 Hour Urine Preservative Modification
        • 24 Hour Urine Specimen Collection Patient Instructions
        • Annual Newsletter
        • Arterial Blood Specimen
        • Arterial Specimen Collection Outpatients
        • Avoidable Venipuncture Problems
        • Barcode Labeling Guidelines
        • Basic Phlebotomy Equipment
        • Biohazard Specimen Transport Guidelines
        • Blood Alcohol Collection with Chain of Custody
        • Blood Culture Collection
        • Blood Specimen Labeling
        • Blood Tube Specifications and Usage
        • CCMS Urine Collection Kit With Preservative Tubes
        • Cytology Gynecological Specimen Collection
        • Cytology Non Gynecological Specimen Collection
        • Insect Identification Procedure
        • Laboratory General Information
        • Laboratory Orders Policy
        • Laboratory Specimen Collection Table
        • Metabolic Disorders Screening Program
        • Micosampling Procedure Fingerstick
        • Nasal Specimens
        • Newborn Screening Specimen Collection
        • Patient Identification Preperation and Specimen Collection
        • Random Clean Catch Urine_Collections
        • Scheduling Laboratory Procedures
        • Scheduling Tests
        • Specimen Acceptability
        • Specimen Labeling
        • Specimen Preservation
        • Specimen Rejection Policy
        • Sputum Collection
        • Stool Collection Procedures
        • Stool Culture Collection Patient Instructions
        • Stool O&P Collection Patient Instructions
        • Stool Specimen Requirements Guide
        • Surgical Pathology Specimen Requirements
        • Swabbed Specimen Guide
        • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Guidelines
        • Throat Specimens
        • Tube Order For a Phlebotomy
        • Urine Drug Screen Collection Procedure
        • Urine Drug Screen Collection Rapid Test

        Imaging | Lab | Surgery | Women's Health