Lung Ventilation Scan is used to show the distribution of air into the lung fields. The lungs are made of multiple segments each with its own air and blood supply. The test is most commonly used to diagnose a clot in the lung (pulmonary embolus). ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
The Milk Scan is done to demonstrate the presence of gastroesophageal reflux, its extent in the esophagus and delayed images for evaluation of aspiration. Gastroesophageal scintigraphy is a convenient, tubeless, and accurate technique for detecting gastroesophageal reflux that can be performed rapidly with minimal patient discomfort. The procedure is currently being utilized throughout the
Lung Perfusion is a scan of the lungs showing the distribution of blood in the lungs. The lungs are made of multiple segments each with its own air and blood supply. The test is most commonly used to diagnose a clot in the lung (pulmonary embolus). ❰❰ PATIENTS
