SKULL AP VIEW

Test Preparation for X-Ray Skull APview

Star Imaging makes it effortless to get the X-Ray Skull APview test done with ease. Preparation for this test involves removing all jewellery and metal objects one may be wearing on the body. 

If the test is being conducted on a pregnant woman, it is important that the doctor and the X-Ray technician know about it. This is because radiation will be used in small amounts which may be harmful to the fetus.  By informing, the exposure of radiation will be reduced to make sure there is no damage done.

Overview

What Is The X-Ray Skull AP Test?

The procedure is a test that is performed on the head or the skull and undoubtedly is a less invasive one. The idea is to visualize parts of the skill as well as the facial bones, the nose and the sinus. The real exposure to radiation is verifying little and is usually not more than a second, but the procedure itself may take up to 20 minutes.

Why Is The AP Skull X-Ray Done?

1. To diagnose any traumatic brain injury or dislocation of the skull joints.
2. To detect the loss of hearing, mastoid brain infection, sinusitis, and pain due to an increase in intracranial pressure.
3. To find out whether there has been a loss of calcium from the skull, middle ear infection, or even an infection of the skull bones.
4. To diagnose brain tumors, brain disorders or brain deformities.