Preparation and Recommendations for Lumbosacral Spine, Simple Abdomen, and Sacroiliac X-rays. Scoliosis Test on Analog Scanned with CR X-Ray Equipment

1. Instructive’s Name​

Preparation and Recommendations for Lumbosacral Spine, Simple Abdomen, and Sacroiliac X-rays. Scoliosis Test on Analog Scanned with CR X-Ray Equipment.

2. Scope and Field of Application​

This type of study applies only to sites that have analog scanned with CR X-ray equipment.

3. Development 

It is a medical test that uses the emission of electromagnetic radiation (X-rays) for the construction of body images, which are evaluated by the radiologist to determine the shape and structure of hard tissues such as bone.

3.1 Preparations and Recommendations Before the Study​

Read carefully and follow these recommendations in preparation for the exam. Requirements for the completion of the study (failure to comply with the preparation will prevent the examination):

Remember: 

• Eat a light lunch and dinner, such as chicken soup alone, ground beef, mashed potatoes or potato chips, crackers or gelatin, accompanied by plenty of liquids, such as juices and tea in water throughout the day.
• If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant or breastfeeding, immediately notify the radiology staff before preparation.
• Do not consume dairy products or soft drinks.
• Do not stop control medications.
• At 6 pm, take half a bottle of monobasic/dibasic sodium phosphate enema (for example oral Travad, although there are others). Keep in mind that this will cause diarrhea, which is normal. Additionally, drink plenty of fluids.
• At 9:00 p.mm, take the other half bottle of monobasic/dibasic sodium phosphate enema (for example oral Travad, although there are others), continue with the consumption of plenty of liquids or gelatin until the time of X-rays


• IMPORTANT NOTE:
  Patients under 15 years of age and over 70 years of age, pregnant women, adults with disabilities and patients with diseases such as diabetes or renal insufficiency, should only take into account the recommendations related to light nutrition, consumption of abundant liquids except for milk and soda. Do not take monobasic/dibasic sodium phosphate enema (for example oral Travad, although there are others).

On Test Day

• Continue drinking plenty of fluids, such as panela water, juice or aromatic beverages. Remember not to consume dairy or soda.
• Take your medications at the times you already have established.
• If you have the results of previous exams related to this procedure, you must take them on the day of the exam.

3.2 Recommendations During the Study​

• The following metal objects must be removed to enter the examination room: jewelry, watches, pins, hair clips, metal zippers or any other metal object.
• You must avoid making movements while the study is being done.
• Pay attention to the instructions of the health personnel.

3.2 Post-Study Recommendations​

• After the completion of the study, the patient can continue with the usual lifestyle.

Remember:

By taking these recommendations into account, you will contribute to a correct diagnosis.