
Emergency imaging (CT scan, radiology)
CT scan, radiology and ultrasound available around the clock for rapid diagnosis of urgent conditions.
What is it?

When is it indicated?
An X-ray or a CT scan quickly shows whether a bone is broken or an organ has been injured during an impact.
Abdominal ultrasound or CT scan helps identify the cause of the pain and decide on the treatment, medical or surgical.
A brain CT scan, performed with absolute priority, confirms a stroke and helps choose the most appropriate treatment without losing time.
Chest imaging looks for a pulmonary or cardiac cause of the pain or the shortness of breath.
This severe pain, often linked to a urinary stone, is confirmed by imaging, which specifies the size and position of the stone.
A sudden, unusual headache warrants a brain CT scan to rule out a serious cause.
Procedure
Examination prescribed by the emergency physician
Patient escorted to the radiology center, on the same level as the emergency department
Performance of the appropriate examination (X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound)
Interpretation by the radiologist in coordination with the emergency physician
Rapid transmission of the results to the care team
Duration
From a few minutes for an X-ray to about 30 minutes for a CT scan with preparation
Results
The results are communicated rapidly to the emergency physician, who explains them to the patient and adapts the care accordingly: treatment, observation, hospitalization or intervention.
Risks and side effects
These risks remain rare. Your physician will inform you in detail before the examination.
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