State-of-the-Art Equipment
The dedicated medical staff and personnel of the Center provide 24-hour access to diagnostic imaging, knowing that a quick, accurate diagnosis is essential in planning treatment and recovery. The Center’s state-of-the-art equipment allows physicians to perform a full range of medical imaging modalities:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Mammography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasounds
- Bone densitometry
- Nuclear Medicine
- X-rays
Radiologists
The Center’s radiologists are all Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology and the Center is accredited in ultrasound imaging, MRI imaging and mammography. A registered nurse provides conscious sedation and nursing care for patients in the department.
Radiologists are dedicated to “same day” reporting and, upon completion of the transcribed report, written results are immediately faxed to physician offices and available via computer.
Diagnostic Imaging
The Diagnostic Imaging department is located on the first floor of Midwest Regional Medical Center. Out-patient check-in is located in the main admitting station. Click on a topic below to view the Diagnostic Imaging Modalities.
Common X-Ray Procedures
- Angiogram —
A contrast medium is injected into blood vessels to help show blood flow in the heart, lungs, kidneys or brain. This procedure may show the condition of the blood vessels, a blockage or an active bleeding site.
- Arthrogram — A contrast medium is injected into a joint (usually a knee or shoulder) to detect injury or disease. The contrast medium helps make soft tissue visible.
- Fluoro — For both the upper and lower GI exam, a technologist will gently position the patient on a special tilting table supporting a piece of equipment called a Fluoroscope (an X-ray machine combined with a television screen). Spot films (small, standard X-rays) will be taken of the areas your doctor wishes to study.
- Upper GI Series – The upper part of the gastrointestinal system (pharynx, esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine) is studied. The patient is given a contrast medium to help make soft tissue visible.
- Lower GI Series – The colon and rectum are pictured, using a barium enema. This usually requires special dietary changes 2-3 days before the procedure.
- IVP — The kidneys, ureters and bladder are observed when a contrast medium is injected into a vein. Special dietary preparation is usually necessary.