CT Scan
Computed Tomography (CT) or Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a painless and safe medical exam that uses X-ray technology to capture detailed, cross-sectional images of a patient's body. CT is usually the preferred imaging technique to diagnose cancer, certain infections, traumatic injuries, and other medical issues by providing clear images of tissue, bones, and organs like the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
MDCT at Omega hospitals performs all CT procedures such as CT scan.
Preparation for a CT scan:
Clothing: Patients may need to take off some or all of their clothing and wear a hospital gown.
Metal Objects: Remove all the metal objects like belts, jewelry, dentures, and eyeglasses to avoid interference with image results.
Fasting: Refrain from eating or drinking for a few hours before the scan. (as advised by the doctor).
To get superior images for some CT tests, Oral contrast, IV contrast, or both may be used. You could be asked to consume a substance that will make your digestive tract stand out if oral contrast has been prescribed. You will receive any oral contrast, such as gastrograffin, mannitol, water, when you arrive at CT scan department.
Before the checkup, female patients who are pregnant or suspect they could be pregnant should let their doctor and our staff know. Exposure to radiation can be harmful to an unborn baby.
Before CT scan study:
A technologist will ask you about your medical history and any allergies you may have had in the past, including any reactions to contrast or x-ray dye. The technologist will answer any questions you may have about the exam and walk you through the process. Your technologist or nurse will start an IV if IV contrast paragraph has been ordered.
You will recline on a table beneath a machine like an archway (or an upright donut) while undergoing a CT scan. The machine's silently spinning component will produce X-rays that go through the body, taking thin pictures that a computer will then assemble to show the anatomy in detail.
Throughout the brief scan, you will be asked to stay still, and for some scans, breathing instructions will be given.
A CT technologist will be ready to answer any questions you may have and to explain the process before, during, and after your scan.
After the scan:
After your exam is over, you won't be subject to any limitations. You're free to drive, eat, and carry on with your regular activities. To aid in the passage of any contrast material through the body, you might be advised to drink fluids.
Within few hours of your examination, a radiologist will review your images and send a report to your healthcare practitioner. You and your healthcare provider will discuss the findings.
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