Computed Tomography (CT) scanning is a rapid, painless diagnostic examination that combines X-rays and computers. A CT scan allows the radiologist to see the location, nature, and extent of many different diseases or abnormalities inside your body.
Computerized Tomography -
"CT" or "CAT Scan"/Low DoseComputed Tomography (CT) scanning is a rapid, painless diagnostic examination that combines X-rays and computers. A CT scan allows the radiologist to see the location, nature, and extent of many different diseases or abnormalities inside your body.
Our computerized CT scanners incorporate many recent advances and are capable of rapid scanning and helical imaging, a combination that allows an examination of the abdomen to be completed in seconds. The high-resolution images this system produces reveal unsurpassed details, and computers allow us to manipulate and reconstruct images in multiple planes, extrapolating 3-dimentional images from the original data. This enables physicians to visualize vessels and organs similar to "virtual reality."
CT Preps
You will be given specific prep instructions at the time your exam is scheduled.
If possible, avoid wearing clothes that have metal buckles, buttons or zippers. Please remove any jewelry in the area of your exam.
On completion of your exam the Technologists will advise you of any directions you may need to follow after your exam.
Abdomen or Abdomen & Pelvis with IV and oral contrast
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior½ bottle of oral contrast 2 hour prior
½ bottle of oral contrast 1 hour prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
Abdomen for Aneurysm with IV contrast
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
Abdomen & Pelvis for Stone
No prep.
Cervical or Thoracic or Lumbar spines without IV contrast
No prep.
Chest with IV contrast
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
Extremity (upper or lower) or Pelvis for Bone exam protocol
For fracture or bone detail, without IV contrast. No prep.
If it is for a questionable or palpable mass it is done with IV contrast.
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
Facial Bones exam protocol without IV contrast
No prep.
Head exam protocol without IV contrast.
No prep.
If IV contrast is ordered
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
Soft Tissue neck exam protocol with IV contrast
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
CTA of Brain, Aorta or Exremities with IV contrast
Do not eat or drink anything at least 4 hours prior
Blood may drawn for Lab work to identify any possible contraindications
