St. Mary's Mission Hospital Mumias

At St Mary's mission hospital mumias we have the x-ray procedures.

At the x-ray we have evolved from the analogue darkroom to modern digital x-ray performing all routine procedures of fractures, chest x-ray, skull, abdomen, and many others including special procedures such as barium examinations.

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We pride ourselves in the availability of equipment that has reduced patient waiting time of less than a few minutes before they have the x-ray films.

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PROTECTION

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Privacy is a Priority. All x-ray procedures are not advised on pregnant women even if is to support their patients ; however in critical and emergency circumstances adequate shielding of the unborn baby with adequate lead gowns available at our department is advised.

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Caretakers supporting their patients during examination are protected by the lead gowns and thyroid shields.

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PREPARATION

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Unlike ultra sound many of x-ray procedures will be conducted right away.

preparation may include changing into hospital gowns provided at our department.

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Instructions may be announced through a special speaker provided such as don't move or hold your breathe.

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Many of our examinations take a few minutes on digital equipment.