520-432-5383Radiology Services | Hours & Location | Medical Equipment | Preps | CAT Scans | Ultrasound Procedures | Mammograms | DEXA
Radiology Services
Copper Queen Community Hospital Radiology Department offers state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging. With a team of experienced certified technologist CQCH is able to offer a range of services that includes: X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, CT, Dexa, Mammography, and Ultrasound. Our trained staff is always aware of the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) standards when performing an exam on pediatric or geriatric patients. Many of these services we are able to offer 24 hours a day. Exams are read daily by an on-site Radiologist. When they are not available, exams are read by an off-site Radiologist via computer, ensuring a fast diagnosis for patients.
Hours of Operation and Location
Copper Queen Community Hospital Radiology Outpatient Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
General x-ray is available on a walk-in basis. All other specialty exams will need an appointment due to needing the patient prepped correctly. If there is ever any question if an appointment is need fell free to call (520) 432-6541.
Copper Queen Medical Associates Outpatient Radiology Department Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This clinic only has general x-ray services available.
Medical Equipment
General X-Ray
We offer a full range of x-ray services, to include fluoroscopy, with 24 hour coverage.
CT Scanner
CT Scans are a more detailed x-ray. In a CT scan several beams are sent simultaneously from different angles. The X-rays from the beams are detected after they have passed through the body and their strength is measured. The computer processes the information and then produces a two dimensional image. Copper Queen Community Hospital has recently purchased a new multi-slice GE scanner. This scanner produces quality images while keeping the radiation dose low. To ensure pediatric patients are not being overexposed we are able to modify the dose given during their exams.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a painless, non-invasive procedure. Ultrasound uses sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to produce structures beneath the skin. A clear gel will be applied to the area being examined. This will allow for the transducer to make good contact with the skin. As the transducer moves it will transmit images onto a monitor. One of the biggest benefits of having an ultrasound is that it does not use radiation to produce the image. There are no known harmful effects from Ultrasound. Copper Queen Community Hospital offers a wide variety of ultrasound exams. Our Ultrasound Technologist is ARDMS certified and has many years of experience.
Mammography
Copper Queen Community Hospital offers screening and diagnostic mammograms. During this exam a female technologist will compress the breast tissue to get a quality image. This might result in slight discomfort. Many patients ask the difference between the new digital mammograms and analog mammograms. It is a myth that digital mammograms have no compression. During a digital mammogram the breast tissue still has to be compress resulting in a slight discomfort.
DEXA
A DEXA scan is a non-invasive test that determines your bone health. This test involves minor exposure to radiation. Most doctors may recommend a DEXA scan if you meet any of the following: Postmenopausal women under the age of 65 who one or more risk factors for osteoporosis, women age 65 of older regardless of risk factors, postmenopausal women who have suffered fractures, women who are considering therapy for osteoporosis, or women who are or have been on hormone replacement/estrogen replacement therapy for long periods.
Preps
Fluoroscopic Procedures
Upper GI- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight
Small Bowel Follow Thru- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight
Barium Enema- Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. The directions for the prep kit are attached.
IVP- Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. The directions for the prep kit are attached.
CAT Scans
Ct Head with contrast
Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. It consists of two types of pills (2 Ranitidine 150mg and 2 Atarax 25mg). Patient will need to take one of each of the pills before they go to bed the night before. The next morning, an hour before the appointment patient will need to take the remaining two pills. Patient is not to eat or drink anything after midnight, except for a little water to take the pills with. If the patient is over 70 years of age they are required to have a Creatinine lab test before the day of the procedure.
Ct Chest with contrast
Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. It consists of two types of pills (2 Ranitidine 150mg and 2 Atarax 25mg). Patient will need to take one of each of the pills before they go to bed the night before. The next morning, an hour before the appointment patient will need to take the remaining two pills. Patient is not to eat or drink anything after midnight, except for a little water to take the pills with. If the patient is over 70 years of age they are required to have a Creatinine lab test before the day of the procedure.
Ct Soft Tissue Neck with contrast
Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. It consists of two types of pills (2 Ranitidine 150mg and 2 Atarax 25mg). Patient will need to take one of each of the pills before they go to bed the night before. The next morning, an hour before the appointment patient will need to take the remaining two pills. Patient is not to eat or drink anything after midnight, except for a little water to take the pills with. If the patient is over 70 years of age they are required to have a Creatinine lab test before the day of the procedure.
Ct Abd and Pelvis with Contrast
Patient will need to pick up prep kit from the radiology department. It consists of two types of pills (2 Ranitidine 150mg and 2 Atarax 25mg) and a bottle of barium. Patient will need to take one of each of the pills before they go to bed the night before the exam. Pour the bottle of barium into a container; fill the container with water until you have made a quart of the barium/water mixture. Shake well, stick in the refrigerator (the mixture goes down better cold). An hour before the appointment, drink about two-thirds of the barium mixture, at this same time take the remaining two pills. Patient needs to bring the remainder of the barium to the appointment. If the patient is over 70 years of age they are required to have a Creatinine lab test before the day of the procedure.
Please note: Even though an order for a CT Abd and Pelvis may state that the study is to be done without contrast, oral contrast might still need to be given. If you get an order like that, for anything not listed above, or you are unsure of the prep, please contact the Radiology Department.
Ct Head, Chest, Spine without Contrast
No prep needed.
Ultrasound Procedures
Ultrasound of the Abd, Liver, and Gallbladder
Patient is not to eat or drink anything after midnight.
Pelvic and OB Ultrasound
Patient is to start drinking 32-40 ounces of fluid and hour before the appointment. Once the patient has drunk the fluid they ARE NOT TO USE THE RESTROOM. Patients need to have a full bladder for the exam.
Renal Ultrasound
Patient needs to drink 32 ounces of fluid an hour before the appointment. Once the patient has drunk the fluid they ARE NOT TO USE THE RESTROOM.
Mammograms
Patients should not were any deodorant, body lotions, or powders.
DEXA
No prep. Wear comfortable clothing, clothing without zippers will reduce the chance of having to change into a gown.