Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging tool that uses x-rays to produce a series of images of different moving parts of the body.
In addition to being utilized in medical imaging, fluoroscopy is often used in the operating room during surgical procedures.
Some common procedures using fluoroscopy include stomach x-rays, which require the patient to drink a barium beverage, and joint injections, which require an injection of freezing (local anesthetic), contrast material and/or medication.
During the procedure, a patient lies or stands still between an x-ray tube and a fluorescent screen coupled with an image intensifier and a specialized video camera for the image transmission.
Up to 30 minutes. Please note that exam time may vary depending on the procedure.
A referral is required. For appointments booked two weeks in advance, the patient should receive a letter in the mail indicating: date, time, location of the appointment, preparation instructions, and a map.
For appointments booked within two weeks, the patient will be contacted directly by the ordering physician's office, or a medical imaging booking clerk, with the necessary information.
The patient is responsible for providing his/her physician with the most current address, home and cell phone numbers in order to receive prompt service.
- Abdomen
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- AC Joint Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- AC Joint Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Ankle Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Ankle Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Bone
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Liver
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Lower Extremity
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Lung
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Other
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Paracentesis US Guided
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Small Bowel
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Spine
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy Upper Extremity
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Biopsy
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Bursa Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Catheter or Tube Check
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Cervical Myelogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Drink clear fluids only for 8 hours prior to your exam.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Chest
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Chest Tube Insertion
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Cholangiogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Eat no solid food after 8:00 pm the day before your test. You may have clear fluids. No coffee or tea, from then until 1 hr before your exam, then nothing to eat or drink.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Cholangiogram T Tube
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Colon
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 45 to 60 minutes.
It is critical that your bowel is well cleansed before your procedure. Follow these instructions very carefully.
At a pharmacy purchase the following:
1 box of PICO-SALAX (this may be found over the counter and will include 2 packages)-disregard package insert and follow instructions below.
Two 10 mg BISACODYL rectal suppositories
Adult wet wipes (purchase wipes specifically for anal use).
2 days before the test:
Eat a normal evening meal. After dinner have only items from the clear fluids list below.
Day before the test:
Breakfast: Dissolve first package of PICO-SALAX in an 8 ounce glass of cold water. If the solution heats while stirring, let it cool or add more cold water before drinking. Drink this glass followed by a larger glass of clear fluids. Drink 4 or more 8 ounce glasses of clear fluids over the next hour. Avoid milk products. You will experience frequent bowel movements within the hour. Stay close to a washroom.
Lunch: Broth or bouillon or juice based high calorie beverage.
5-6 pm: Take second package of PICO-SALAX (follow breakfast instructions). You may have clear fluids as desired from the list below. Avoid milk products. Don't only drink water.
8 PM: Insert first rectal suppository. This should empty your bowel of excess fluid. No fluids after midnight except for sips of water for any medications. Snack - anytime: Popsicle or decaffeinated soft drink.
Day of Test:
Two hours before the test, insert the second rectal suppository. You can take normal medication with sips of water. Empty bowel prior to test.
After Test: Resume normal diet and medications.
If you are allergic to PICO-SALAX- Purchase from the pharmacy: 2 bottles of CITROMAG (this may be found over the counter). Disregard package insert and follow instructions below. 4 oral tables of BISACODYL, two 10mg BISACODYL rectal suppositories. Adult wet wipes (purchase wipes specifically for anal use).
2 days before the test:
Have normal evening meal.
After dinner have only items from the clear fluids list. Don't only drink water as you may feel faint.
One day before test: Breakfast: Divide the 1st bottle of CITROMAG into 4 glasses. Drink the 1st glass followed by an equal or larger glass of juice. If you become nauseous, you may take Gravol. Finish remaining glasses of CITROMAG followed by juice within 90 minutes.
Lunch: Broth or bouillon or Juice based high calorie beverage.
Dinner 5-6 pm : Divide the 2nd bottle of CITROMAG into 4 glasses. Drink the 1st glass followed by an equal or larger glass of juice. If you become nauseous, you may take Gravol. Finish remaining glasses of CITROMAG followed by juice within 90 minutes.
You can have other clear fluids as desired. Avoid milk products. You may take normal medication.
If you are on insulin ask your physician about dose modifications.
7:30 PM: Take all 4 Oral Tablets of BISACODYL. 10:00 PM: Insert the 1st Rectal Suppository. You cannot have fluids after midnight except for sips of water for any medication. Snack - anytime: Popsicle or decaffeinated soft drink.
Day of test About 2 hrs before the test: insert 2nd rectal suppository. You can take normal medication with sips of water. If on insulin ask your physician about dose modification. Empty bowel prior to test.
Take medications as prescribed throughout the preparation.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Clear fluids list: Water, juice without pulp such as white grape juice, cranberry or cranapple juice, decaffeinated coffee, decaffeinated soft drinks, popsicles, weak tea without milk or cream, broth, bouillon and Boost.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Colon Pediatric
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam 30 minutes.
5 to 11 years of age: Purchase at the Pharmacy: 1 box of PICO-SALAX.
Day Before Exam Breakfast: Dissolve first package of PICO-SALAX in a glass of cold water stirring constantly for two to three minutes until it is all dissolved. If the solution warms while stirring, let it cool or add more cold water before drinking. Drink this glass followed by an equal or larger glass of clear juice. Drink 4 or 5 more glasses of clear fluid over the next hour. Stay close to a washroom at this time. Clear fluids list: water, juices without pulp, soft drinks, popsicles, weak tea without milk or cream, broth, bouillon, juice based high calorie beverage ( Boost—looks milky but does not leave any bowel residue; Breeze; Resource Fruit Beverage), Jell-o. Avoid all milk products. Do not drink only water. Have clear fluids all day.
5-6 pm: Take second package of PICO-SALAX exactly as per breakfast instruction. Continue with the clear fluid diet.
Newborn to 4 years of age: No preparation.
Take medications as prescribed throughout the preparation.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Colon Water Soluble Contrast
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 45 to 60 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility; do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Dacryocystogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Defecogram
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Arrive 60 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Avoid having a bowel movement the morning of your exam.
Still come for your exam if you have a bowel movement.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Descending Venogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Stay well hydrated after your exam by drinking additional fluids.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Drainage Abscess
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Drainage Abscess US Guided
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Drainage Chest
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Drainage Paracentesis
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Drainage Pneumothorax
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Elbow Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Elbow Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Elbow Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Enteroclysis
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- ERCP
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This exam has been booked for you through your surgeon's office. Contact his/her office for more details.
Bring a list of your medications with you.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Esophageal Stent Placement
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Esophagus Stomach Duodenal
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 15 to 30 minutes.
24 months - Adult: Do not eat or drink 8 hours prior to your exam. After your exam, drink additional fluids to stay well hydrated.
Newborn - 23 months: No solid food 6 hours prior to your exam. Do not eat or drink 3 hours prior to your exam.
If you are on chronic dialysis with fluid intake restriction, do not follow the drinking instructions outlined above
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Foot Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Gadolinium Injection Pre MRI
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Gastric Button
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Gastric Tube Insertion
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Herniography
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Hip Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Hip Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Hip Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
If you are having a hip injection, you are required to have someone drive you home after your procedure.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Hysterosalpingogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 30 minutes.
Please arrange for a ride home following the exam.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Hysterosalpingogram by Gynecologist
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 30 minutes.
Please arrange for a ride home following the exam.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Injection not by a Radiologist
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 30 minutes.
You may be required to bring your own injection medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Intravenous Pyelogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Eat no solid food after 8:00 pm the day before your test. You may have clear fluids. No coffee or tea, from then until 1 hr before your exam, then nothing to eat or drink.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Joint Arthrogram Other
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Joint Aspiration Other
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Joint Injection Other
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Knee Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Knee Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Knee Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Kochogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Leg Venogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Stay well hydrated by drinking additional clear fluids before and following your exam.
If you are on chronic dialysis with fluid intake restriction, do not follow the drinking instructions outlined above.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Loopogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Lower Extremity
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Lumbar Puncture
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Drink clear fluids only for 8 hours prior to your exam.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Morphological Cystogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Myelogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Drink clear fluids only for 8 hours prior to your exam.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Needle Aspiration Chest
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 60 minutes.
Do not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your appointment.
Diabetic Patients: Do not eat 1 hour prior to your appointment. You may drink fluids and have medications as prescribed.
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), anti-inflammatories, or platelet inhibiting medication such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin, these medications should be discussed with your ordering physician prior to your appointment.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Nephrostogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Nerve Block
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
We recommend that you do not drive yourself home.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Non Voiding Lateral Cystogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
A catheter will be inserted into your bladder. This will take 15 to 60 minutes.
If the patient is a child, you may receive additional instructions from the hospital.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Pneumo Colon
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 90 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
If you are having a Sacroiliac injection, you are required to have someone drive you home after your procedure.
- Shoulder Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Shoulder Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Shoulder Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Sialogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Sinogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Skull
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Small Bowel Follow Through
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: up to 4 hours.
24 months - Adult: Do not eat or drink 8 hours prior to your exam. After your exam, drink additional fluids to stay well hydrated.
Newborn - 23 months: No solid food 6 hours prior to your exam. Do not eat or drink 3 hours prior to your exam.
If you are on chronic dialysis with fluid intake restriction, do not follow the drinking instructions outlined above
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted prior to your exam as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Spine
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Spine Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
If you are having a spine injection, you are required to have someone drive you home after your procedure.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Upper Extremity
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Urethrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment to have your tube clamped.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Vaginogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment to have your tube clamped.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Stay well hydrated after your exam by drinking additional fluids.
If you are on chronic dialysis with fluid intake restriction, do not follow the drinking instructions outlined above
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Voiding Cystogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
A catheter will be inserted into your bladder. This will take 15 to 60 minutes.
If the patient is a child, you may receive additional instructions from the hospital.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Voiding Cystogram with IVP
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 60 minutes.
Do not eat after 8:00pm the night before your exam. You may have clear fluids up to one hour before your exam, then nothing to drink.
A catheter will be inserted into your bladder. This will take 15 to 60 minutes.
Diabetic patients: If you take diabetic pills or insulin, the doses of these medications may need to be adjusted as a result of fluid and food restrictions. Consult your doctor prior to your exam for instructions regarding your medication.
If the patient is a child, you may receive additional instructions from the hospital.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products.
- Wrist Arthrogram
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Wrist Aspiration
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
- Wrist Injection
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment.
Length of exam: 30 minutes.
Cortisone/corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol, Methylprednisolone and Triamcinolone) and anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine) will be provided for the injection. All other injectable medications are to be provided by the patient.
Island Health is a scent free facility, do not wear perfume, cologne or any scented products
