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Computed Tomography (CT) |
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| What is CT? |
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| CT scans, sometimes
called CAT scans, is a noninvasive medical test that utilize special
x-ray equipment and sophisticated computers to help doctors diagnose
and treat medical conditions. The CT scan produces multiple cross
sectional images of the inside of the body that can be interpreted
by a doctor that specializes in viewing these types of images. |
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| These cross sectional
images differ from normal x-rays by the fact that they provide
greater clarity and more detail. With the increased clarity and
detail the doctor is better able to diagnose any medical conditions
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Reminders before the exam: |
Tell the technologist:
- if you are allergic to iodine or other materials
- if you are pregnant
- if you are claustrophobic and think you will be unable to
lie still while inside the CT scanner
- if you are diabetic, on Glucophage, Glucovance, Glyburide or
Metformin
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| How do I prepare for my CT exam? |
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| Below are some of the
exams performed here and their required preparation. If your exam
is not listed or you have further questions please contact us at
then please contact us at 719-526-7300 for guidance. |
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HEAD
SINUS
EXTREMITIES
STONE HUNT
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No prep required for these exams. |
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ABDOMEN RENALS (CTA)
W/ CONTRAST
CHEST CTA(PE) W/
CONTRAST
CHEST WITH CONTRAST
FACIAL EVANS
HEAD WITH AND
WITHOUT CONTRAST
NECK/CHEST
ORBITS WITH CONTRAST
CAROTIDS/COW (CTA)
SOFT TISSUE NECK
WITH CONTRAST
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Report to Radiology 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Do not eat or drink (except water) two hours prior to your
exam.
- Take all and any medications currently prescribed by your
physician.
- If you are 65 years or older, diabetic, have kidney
problems, or have only one kidney, report to the Radiology
Department for lab paperwork to have blood work drawn
AT LEAST 48 hours before your exam.
- Inform Radiology if you are allergic to iodine.
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CT IVP |
Report to Radiology 15
minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Do not eat or drink (except water) two hours prior to your
exam.
- Drink 1 liter of water 30 minutes prior to your exam
and have a full bladder
- If you are 65 years or older, diabetic, have kidney
problems, or have only one kidney, report to the Radiology
Department for lab paperwork to have blood work drawn
AT LEAST 48 hours before your exam.
- Inform Radiology if you are allergic to iodine.
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ABDOMEN WITH AND
WITHOUT CONTRAST
ABDOMEN WITH
CONTRAST
ABDOMEN/PELVIS WITH
AND WITHOUT CONTRAST
ABDOMEN/PELVIS WITH
CONTRAST
CHEST/ABDOMEN WITH
CONTRAST
CHEST/ABDOMEN/PELVIS
WITH AND WITHOUT
CONTRAST
CHEST/ABDOMEN/PELVIS
WITH CONTRAST
PELVIS WITH AND WITHOUT
CONTRAST
PELVIS WITH CONTRAST
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Report to Radiology 15
minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Report to Radiology to pick up your oral contrast media (two
bottles) 48 hours before your appointment
- For morning appointments - nothing to eat or drink, except
water, after midnight
- Drink the 1st bottle of contrast media at bedtime
- Drink the 2nd bottle of contrast media 1 hour before your exam
- For afternoon appointments - nothing to eat or drink, except
water, 4 hours before your appointment
- Drink the 1st bottle of contrast media 4 hours before your
appointment
- Drink the 2nd bottle of contrast media 1 hour before your exam
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PANCREAS STUDY |
Report to Radiology 15
minutes prior to your appointment time.
- You must drink a total of 32 ounces of whole milk.
- Drink 20 ounces 1 hour before your exam
- Drink 12 ounces 20 minutes before your exam
- If you can not tolerate milk then you can substitute it with
the same amount of water.
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