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It depends what the CT scan is for. If it is for a colonoscopy, you shouldn't have eaten for 24 hours. If it is a pre-surgery scan you shouldn't have eaten for 24 hours. If it is for anything in the abdomen probly a good idea not to, they may make you drink contrast material and contents in your stomach could cause the radiologist reading the films to miss something (it happens). Lung, brain, extremity scans...chow down.
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What is the difference between a ct head scan and a ct sinus scan?
A head scan looks primarily at the brain and a sinus scan looks only at the sinuses in the face region.
Preparation for a ct scan abdomen?
should you eat before having a ct scan of the chest and abdomen
Why shouldn't you eat 4 hours before a brain ct scan?
Because it could pick up the food in your system on the ct scan
What is the procedure called when they x-ray your brain?
CT head scan
What is the appearance of blood in the ct scan?
an acute bleed on ct appears hyperdense, hence the use of ct when a head bleed is suspected.
What does low density mean in a CT scan?
I had a low density undetermed spot by my lower right ear shown on a ct scan of the sinus. What are they looking for to do a MRI of the head.
Can you smoke before a ct scan?
Can I smoke before ct scan
Can you eat prior to drinking for abdomen ct scan?
We usually ask you not eat 4 to 8 hours prior to getting a CT scan of anything in the abdominal or pelvic area. (the time difference depends on protocol of your doctor and the place doing the CT scan) There are exceptions and depends on what the doctor wants to see. You may always call the place doing your CT and talk to the CT technologist. (the person who answers the phone may not know)
What medications should not be taken after a Contrast CT Scan?
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
Does the head go into the tube in a pelvic CAT scan?
Generally the head goes in first. This is the default setting on most CT scanners.
What is the computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane?
CT scan
What does CT scan stand for?
cat scan
