You may also feel uncomfortable for a short while if small, enclosed space causes you discomfort. Sterile needles and syringes. Maintain the positions the technician requests. Hold absolutely still while the machine is exposing the X-ray film. The technician will tell you when you can move and breathe again.
Skin is cleaned with antiseptic.
A local anesthetic is injected into each foot. The procedure does not begin until you are numb. Each vessel is punctured with a hollow instrument similar to a straw with a needle attached to tubing. Remain as still as possible during injection of the dye. You may feel some discomfort in the back of your leg or groin area at the start of the injection.