| Head,
Orbits, I.A.C.'s, Sinuses, Maxillofacial, Soft Tissue
Neck, Chest, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine,
Upper & Lower Extremities |
| • PREP: |
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If you are a diabetic
taking Glucophage™, discontinue the medication at
8:00 AM the day preceding your
scan. You will resume taking Glucophage 48 hours
after your scan, with your doctor's permission. This precaution
is being taken in case I.V. contrast material will be
administered to you. |
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Have nothing to eat or
drink for 4 hours before the examination. |
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Notify the technologist
if there is a possibility that you could be pregnant. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
your appointment time to complete registration. |
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You may be asked to change
into a gown, depending on the body part being scanned. |
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You will be asked to remove
any necklaces, earrings or other metallic jewelry near
the body area being scanned. |
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A Nursing Assessment will
be done. If you are to receive IV contrast media during
this study, a detailed allergy history will also be done.
Be sure to tell the nurse if
you have an allergy to iodine, have ever had a reaction
to an iodine-based contrast material or if you are a diabetic
currently taking Glucophage™. |
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If you will be receiving
IV contrast media, a vein will be accessed with a needle
or similar device. Blood may be withdrawn at this time
& sent to Lab prior to your scan. |
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Upon entering the CT scanner
room, you will see a large machine with a donut-type opening.
You will be asked to lie on the scanner's table. The procedure
will be explained to you. |
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If you are to have a contrast
study, your IV will be connected to a mechanical injector,
however no injection will take place until just prior
to the scanning. |
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The body part to be scanned
will be positioned within the donut opening of the scanner.
Technical settings will be verified. |
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Contrast media (if used)
will be rapidly injected. This can cause a warm, "flushed"
feeling. Soon after the injection you will be asked to
hold your breath & the tabletop will move through
the donut opening while a series of scans are produced. |
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Once the scanning is completed
& the quality of the images is verified, the IV will
be removed and you will be free to leave. Your images
may be post-processed at any time afterwards. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 15-30 minutes.
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| Abdomen
& Pelvis |
| • PREP: |
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Day before the Exam Pick
up 1 envelope of E-Z-CAT Dry oral contrast at XRC Medical
Imaging Center. |
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3 hours prior to the examination,
mix 1 envelope of E-Z-CAT Dry oral contrast with 16oz.
of water. Cover the container and shake vigorously for
20 seconds. Drink immediately. If you cannot get an envelope
of E-Z-CAT Dry before your examination, arrive at the
Center 2 hours prior to your examination to begin drinking
the oral contrast. |
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If you are a diabetic
taking Glucophage™, discontinue the medication at
8:00 AM the day preceding your
scan. You will resume taking Glucophage 48 hours
after your scan, with your doctor's permission. This precaution
is taken in case IV contrast material will be administered. |
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Have nothing to eat or
drink for 4 hours before the examination except E-Z-CAT
Dry oral contrast. |
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Notify the technologist
if there is a possibility you may be pregnant |
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Arrive 45 minutes before
your appointment time to complete registration and begin
drinking additional oral contrast. (Arrive 2 hours before
your appointment time if you did not drink the E-Z-CAT
Dry oral contrast as described above.) |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown and remove any metallic jewelry near the body
area being scanned. |
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While drinking the oral
contrast, a Nursing Assessment will be done. If you are
to also receive IV contrast media, a detailed allergy
history will be completed. Be
sure to tell the nurse if you have an allergy to iodine,
have ever had a reaction to an iodine-based contrast media
or if you are a diabetic currently taking Glucophage™. |
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If you will be receiving
IV contrast media, a vein will be accessed with a needle
or similar device. Blood may be withdrawn at this time
and sent to the Lab prior to your scan. |
|
Upon entering the CT scanner
room, you will see a large machine with a donut-type opening.
You will be asked to lie on the scanner's table. The procedure
will be explained to you. |
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If you are having a contrast
study, your IV will be connected to a mechanical injector,
however no injection will take place until just prior
to scanning. |
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Your abdomen / pelvis
will be positioned within the donut opening of the scanner.
Technical settings will be verified. |
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Contrast media (if used)
will be rapidly injected. This can cause a warm, "flushed"
feeling. Soon after the injection you will be asked to
hold your breath and the tabletop will move through the
donut opening while a series of scans are produced. |
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Once the scanning is completed
and the quality of the images is verified, the IV will
be removed and you will be free to leave. Your images
may be post-processed at any time afterwards. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 15-30 minutes + 45 minutes prior to drink oral
contrast. (2 hours prior to examination needed if E-Z-CAT
Dry was not used.
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| Colonography |
| • PREP: |
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Take all medications prescribed
to you as you normally take them. |
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A low-residue diet must
be followed for 3 days prior to the exam. Foods included
in a low-residue diet are noodles, rice, ripe bananas,
saltines, melba toast, white toast, clear broth, strained
fruit juices, Jell-O, eggs, and baked or broiled chicken
or fish. Milk products, vegetables and nuts should be
avoided. |
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2 days prior to the Exam:
Pick up a LoSo Prep bowel cleansing system from XRC Medical
Imaging Center. |
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Day prior
to the exam (Day 3 of the low-residue diet): follow the
instructions on the LoSo Prep bowel cleansing system for
day before procedure. |
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Day of Exam:
Follow the instructions on the LoSo Prep bowel cleansing
system for day of procedure. |
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Optional
Prep: You may purchase NutraPrep patient preparation system
at XRC Medical Imaging. This system provides detailed
instructions for bowel preparation, the bowel cleansing
system and the food for all meals consumed the day before
the examination. |
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Notify the technologist
if there is a possibility that you are pregnant. |
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Arrive 20 minutes before
your appointment time to complete registration. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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Upon arrival, you will
be asked to change into a gown. |
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A Nursing Assessment will
be completed and the procedure explained to you. |
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Once in the CT Room, you
will be asked to lie on your side. An enema tip will be
inserted into your rectum. A small amount of air will
be pumped into your colon through the enema tip, which
may cause you to feel bloated. |
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You will be moved into
many different positions to ensure that the air moves
about the entire colon. |
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A number of scans will
be taken of you abdominal-pelvic area. |
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Once the scanning is completed
& the images quality-assured, the enema tip will be
removed, and you will be allowed to use the restroom,
change and leave. |
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Your images will be reconstructed
on a computer workstation at a later time. |
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Total estimated time of
procedure: 45 minutes.
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| CT-Guided
Needle Biopsy |
| • PREP: |
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Refer to prep instructions
above, depending on which area of the body the biopsy
is to be performed. |
| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown. |
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A Nursing Assessment will
be performed. Blood may also be drawn for lab work prior
to the procedure. |
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Once in the CT Room, you
will lie on the scanner's table. |
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Scans will be obtained
in the area where the biopsy is to occur. |
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Local anesthesia will
be applied to the biopsy area. Under CT guidance, a needle
will be inserted into the area of interest and tissue
samples obtained. |
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Once an adequate tissue
sampling has been accomplished, the procedure is over. |
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You will be moved to the
recovery area for a 1-2 hour stay prior to being discharged. |
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Total estimated procedure
time: 30-45 minutes.
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CT Angiography
(All Body Areas)
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| • PREP: |
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If you are taking Glucophage™,
discontinue the medication at 8:00 AM on
the day preceding your exam. You will resume taking
Glucophage 48 hours after your scan, with your doctor's
permission. |
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Have nothing to eat or
drink for 4 hours before the examination. |
|
Notify the technologist
if there is a possibility that you could be pregnant. |
|
Arrive 20 minutes before
appointment time to complete registration.
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| • WHAT TO EXPECT: |
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You will be asked to change
into a gown and remove all metallic jewelry from the area
being examined. |
|
A Nursing Assessment and
detailed allergy history will be done. Be
sure to tell the nurse if you have an allergy to iodine,
have ever had a reaction to an iodine-based contrast material
or if you are a diabetic currently taking Glucophage™. |
|
An IV will be started
in your hand or arm. A blood sample may be withdrawn for
lab analysis prior to the procedure. |
|
Upon entering the CT scanner
room, you will see a large machine with a donut-type opening.
You will be asked to lie on the scanner's table. The procedure
will be explained to you. |
|
Your IV will be connected
to a mechanical contrast injector, however no injection
will take place until just prior to the scanning. |
|
The body area to be scanned
will be positioned at the donut opening. Preliminary images
will be obtained. Technical settings will be verified. |
|
Contrast media will be
rapidly injected. This may cause a warm, "flushed"
feeling. Soon after the injection you will be asked to
hold your breath & the tabletop will move through
the opening while a series of scans are produced. |
|
Once the scanning is completed
& the quality of your images is verified, the IV will
be removed & you will be free to leave. Your images
will be post-processed later in the day. |
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Total estimated procedure
time: 20-30 minutes. |
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