Anybody else get a chest x ray at their pre surgical testing? Mine was today and I was too nervous to ask why. Anybody know why?

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Chest X-rays are often done before someone is given anesthesia during surgery. They want to make sure your lungs are clear.

@@sumochik It's very common during pre-op testing. I haven't gone to mine yet but expect one done. Pneumonia is one of the complications after any surgery - so they make sure you don't have any underlying lung disease or infection. I believe they can also see your heart to make sure there is no enlargement.

I not only had a chest X-ray, I had an ECG, barium swallow and Upper abdominal ultrasound too.

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I had a chest X-Ray, EKG, Barium Swallow, Upper Abdominal Ultrasound, Vein Test to check for clogs, Stress Test, and Blood Work.

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I am an X-ray tech. Absolutely standard prior to surgery. Also C spine X-rays are getting used more to ensure no abnormalities prior to surgery. They want to ensure no problems with intubation :-)