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Radiology or X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation,
just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machine
sends individual x-ray particles called photons. These particles
pass through the body. A computer or special film is used to
record the images that are created.
The test is performed in a radiology room by a licensend veterinary
technician. The positioning of the patient, x-ray machine, and
film depends on the type of study and area of interest. Multiple
individual views may be required. Much like conventional photography,
motion causes blurry images on radiographs, and thus, patients
may require sedation to temporarily inhibit their mobility during
the brief (approximately 1 second) exposure.
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