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C O N T E N T S

C.T. Scan -
Preparation List

 

CT_Prohibited

 

Objects Not allowed

 

Abdominal
NPO four (4) hours in advance except for medications, water and oral prep.
Patient arrives one hour in advance to drink the entire oral contrast.
Diabetic patients need to be off Glucophage and Glucovance 48 hours after the procedure.
In some procedures, IV contrast media may be injected.

Exceptions:
No oral prep for CT KUB (R/O kidney stones).

Chest
NPO four (4) hours before procedure (except for medications).
Diabetic patients need to be off Glucophage and Glucovance 48 hours after the procedure.
In some procedures, IV contrast media may be injected.

Head/Neck
NPO four hours before procedure (except for medications).
Diabetic patients need to be off Glucophage and Glucovance 48 hours after the procedure (check with doctor first).
In some procedures, IV contrast media may be injected.

Spine
None

CT KUB
None

High Resolution

Lung
None

Sinus
None

Musculoskeletal
None

Spine
None

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