How To Prepare For The Test Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant , have an IUD inserted, or have had a barium contrast media X-ray in the last 4 days. You will remove all jewelry and wear a hospital gown during the X-ray procedure. You must sign an informed consent form. What The Risks Are There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the X-ray. Women should make the health care provider aware of suspected pregnancy . The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.