Treatment

What if I need an X-ray, CT exam, or ultrasound?
If the doctor orders an X-ray, CT, or ultrasound you will be taken to the Radiology section of the Emergency Department, Ultrasound Department or have portable X-rays done in your room. X-rays can take one to two hours or longer. CT exams can take two to three hours or longer. Ultrasounds can take one to two hours or longer. The Emergency Department physician will evaluate your exam, and you will be given the results. Your exam will be re-evaluated by a radiologist within 24 hours. If there are any discrepancies you will be contacted.

Why is there a wait after blood and laboratory samples are taken?
Once the doctor has ordered a lab test, it can take from one to two hours to obtain the results. Until those results are back, we can’t usually begin any other treatments. The staff should keep you informed on the progress of the lab tests. (The times shown above for the Lab and Radiology Departments are conservative estimates. Actual times may vary due to Emergency Department volume.)