Diagnostic X-ray
Diagnostic Radiology employs general imaging techniques for both inpatients and outpatients. X-rays are performed for many reasons, including injury, sickness, stroke, and unexplained pains and/or symptoms. Procedures can take from just a few minutes to several hours and include initial screenings as well as sophisticated and complex procedures. Diagnostic Radiology is a tool by which physicians determine further therapies and treatments.
Yuma District Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic x-ray procedures utilizing state of the art technology to provide detailed images to assist the Radiology team in detecting changes in body tissues, bone injuries or organ abnormalities. Radiographs or digital fluoroscopy can also be used to view the gastrointestinal or genitourinary organs. Digital fluoroscopy is similar to conventional x-ray, but produces an image on a TV-like screen (permanent still images can also be produced for use in further diagnostic studies). Fluoroscopy is commonly used to study movement inside the body, such as the function of the stomach and intestines and is also used for special diagnostic studies of the spine and joints.
Portable fluoroscopy and x-ray equipment is used during surgical procedures and is available for use in Yuma’s Emergency and Surgery Departments.
