Kidney imaging: How to conduct the investigation and analysis of the results

Kidney scan sponsorship is performed by Radiois Counter -Action investigation to determine the incidence of the kidneys or its work. Radioactive is used in this investigation, and then the filming is done. When is the examination performed? In many cases, kidney photography is performed with radioactive isotopes, including: assessing the blood flow to the kidneys and the blood flow in it. Diagnosing kidney problems. Evaluation of the work of the college planted. Evaluation of the kidney damage caused by infection or infection, such as: pyelonephritis. Diagnosis of a kidney or ureter congestion due to stones. Diagnosis of benign and malignant tumors in the kidneys. Diagnose the presence of kidney bags. Class exposed to the risk of diseases that need kidney imaging: kidney hypertension. Glossary stones. Inflammation of the pipsy and kidney. Benign crops in the kidneys. Kidney -granted crops. Congenital disadvantages in the urine system. How to conduct the investigation is performed by a kidney imaging on the basis of a nuclear medicine technician through the following steps: The examiner sometimes has to drink 2 – 3 cups of water directly before performing the kidneys. The vein is injected with a needle with a radioactive substance. The functional kidneys are performed immediately after the radioactive material is injected with a gamma scanner. Photography is performed in a closed room, so that the patient will lie down or stand, while the scanner is installed over it. Other people are prevented from entering the room except for the technician. Sensations for the period that the substance takes to cross the kidneys are performed, and depending on this, a graphs for blood flow are formed within the kidneys. It takes 30 – 60 minutes. General warnings The investigation can cause pain in the needle or allergies, often temporary. During pregnancy: The examination is often not conducted during pregnancy, and the doctor must be informed of pregnancy before performing kidney imaging. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor before examining breastfeeding. Children and babies have no special recommendations. Elderly: There are no special recommendations. Management: There are no special recommendations. Medicines affecting the result of the investigation are no special recommendations, but the doctor should be told about all the medications and supplements you take before the investigation. Results Analysis Proper results: The material is evenly distributed in the kidneys and the same period, areas with high absorption levels and areas with low absorption levels (cold spots) have not appeared. Insolent results: The rise of improper leads to the size of the kidneys, their shape or their place.