Radiology

• Doctor introduction
• Radiology initiatives
• To local teachers
• Medical statistics

Doctor introduction

Radiology initiatives

• We provide radiography instruction, image interpretation, and education for trainees regarding diagnostic imaging such as CT, MRI, ultrasonography, and gastrointestinal imaging.In addition, as a regional medical support hospital, we carry out requested tests from hospitals other than our hospital.
• We perform treatment using angiography (= Interventional radiology; IVR = embolization for pelvic fractures, etc.).
• There are many CTs and MRIs using contrast agents, and we are always conscious of patient safety and risk management when performing radiological treatment.

To local teachers

• If the letter of introduction is handwritten, it may be difficult to read.This may result in an inadequate examination or an image of a different part than requested, so please write in easy-to-read characters.
• When requesting contrast-enhanced CT or contrast-enhanced MRI, please include the following items in the referral letter.
  1. Serum creatinine levels within 3 months: To prevent contrast nephropathy, patients with serum creatinine levels ≥1.2 mg/dL did not receive contrast media.
  2. History of contrast agent side effects (yes, no, unknown)
  3. Presence of asthma and other allergies: Especially for asthma, both iodine contrast media for CT and gadolinium contrast media for MRI are contraindicated in principle. .
• Patients taking oral metformin preparations for diabetes should stop taking metformin preparations for 48 hours before and 48 hours after administration of iodinated contrast media for CT.
• Even if contrast enhancement is requested, it may not be performed at the discretion of the radiologist.
• For outpatients scheduled to undergo contrast-enhanced CT and contrast-enhanced MRI appointments, we provide an explanation sheet, a questionnaire, and a consent form regarding the administration of contrast agents.
• If you have any questions about the report, please contact our department.

Medical Statistics (2022)

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