The X-ray Machine

The procedure is usually quite simple. If you are having your chest x-rayed then you will usually stand or sit with your chest closely applied to an x-ray plate with your arms positioned around the flat plate. The plate is often cold but it should not be uncomfortable. If you are having a hand x-rayed the procedure is very similar: you place your hand flat on the x-ray plate. So, whatever part of the body is being x-rayed this is placed as close to the x-ray plate or film as possible. A radiographer will be performing the examination. Click on the radiographer if you want to know more.