U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lagman, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, uses the control pad to position a patient in the Computed Tomography scanner at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. The CT scanner provides a quick examination of the body that portrays multiple X-ray images. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Lord, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, starts a Computed Tomography scan at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. With this monitor, technologists can start and control a scan without being in the same room as the patient or machine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Lord, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, prepares an IV for a Computed Tomography scan with contrast at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. Prior to a CT scan with contrast, technologists prepare an IV with IV contrast and saline solution. The IV contrast makes blood vessels appear more prominent and better allows radiologists to check for health concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lagman, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, places an IV into a patient’s arm before a Computed Tomography scan at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. A CT scan allows Airmen of the diagnostic imaging flight to quickly access a health assessment of a patient within a matter of minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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$U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lagman, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, analyzes a patient’s CT scan for any breaks or fractures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. On this screen, technologists have the option to view the patient’s bones, lungs, or muscles in a 3-D image. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)$

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Lagman, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, analyzes a patient’s Computed Tomography scan for any breaks or fractures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2013. On this screen, technologists have the option to view the patient’s bones, lungs, or muscles in a 3-D image. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)

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CT scan provides quick, easy health assessment

Published Aug. 28, 2013