Radiology, Radiology X-Ray

Having an X-Ray (Flash Cards)

A series of seven flash cards about having an X-Ray

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Illustration of a young person sat down with their arm having an X-Ray, there is a supportive adult next to them.
1. You have been sent for an X-ray.
Illustration of a young person stood up having an X-Ray of their chest, below this are 3 X-ray images of the body - an arm, the ribcage, and a lower leg/foot.
2. X-rays use a special camera to take a picture of your bones, lungs or tummy to see what is causing you pain.
Illustration of 2 friendly radiographers.

3. You will meet a Radiographer who will take the X-rays.

Illustration of radiographer moving the young person's arm into position below the X-Ray machine.
4. They will give you instructions on where to sit, stand or lay. They may need to move your poorly body part into a certain position to get the best pictures. They will do this in a gentle way.
Illustration of a young person sat down with their arm having an X-Ray, there is a supportive adult next to them.
5. You can have an adult stay next to you whilst you have your X-ray. They will need to wear a special apron.
Illustration of a the radiographer pressing a button. The X-ray is being taken of the young person's arm.
6. The radiographer will shine a light with the X-ray camera onto your body and take the X-ray. You must stay very still for a moment.
3 illustraions: In the first one the young person is having an X-ray of their arm which shows a fracture, in the second picture the X-ray is being looed at by a doctor, in the third picture the young person has their arm in a pot/sling and is doing a thumbs up hand gesture.
7. Once finished the X-rays will be sent on the computer to a specialist doctor to review. This will help figure out how to make you feel better.

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  • LN: 006171
  • Edition number: 001
  • Developed by: Caitlin Burke, Radiographer
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