ROUTINE CT SCAN OF CHEST, ORAL CONTRAST LAB WORK ABDOMEN, AND PELVIS Water: You may be asked to arrive 30 minutes If your CT requires IV contrast, you may This scan may include pictures of your chest, early to drink water before your scan to need blood work (Creatinine/GFR) to check abdomen and pelvis. What pictures are taken hydrate your system and provide a better view your kidney function and make sure it is safe is decided by your doctor, but all instructions of your organs. to give the contrast. The blood work is done are the same. Oral Contrast: You may be asked to arrive 1 before your scan if you have not had any hour early to drink oral contrast before your within 30 days. Inpatients require lab work WHAT IS A COMPUTERIZED scan to help highlight your hollow organs within 24 hours. TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN such as your stomach and intestines. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION A Computerized Tomography (CT) scan is a test that uses X-rays to produce detailed, INTRAVENOUS (IV) CONTRAST If any of the following apply to you please images (pictures) of the body. CT images of Intravenous (IV) contrast may be used to let your provider know before your internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood highlight the blood vessels and organs in your appointment or tell a technologist before the vessels provide greater detail than traditional body. This is injected through an IV started in start of the exam. X-rays, letting radiologists more easily your arm or through an existing central venous • pregnant (or think you may be pregnant) diagnosis problems. access device you may already have (mediport, • nursing an infant picc line, etc.). When getting the IV contrast, • have a known or suspected allergy to CT WHAT TO EXPECT many people get a metallic taste in their mouth and a warm feeling throughout their body. This IV contrast Prior to arrival: goes away as soon as the contrast is finished. Per Froedtert & the Medical College of • You will be asked to not eat any solids for If you have an allergy to CT IV contrast, Wisconsin Imaging policy, children under 4 hours before your scan. Clear liquids are premedication may be needed. 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult, allowed, if able. which is not the patient. • You may get a reminder call with more EXPLANATION Froedtert & the Medical College of detailed information and arrival time Wisconsin is an academic system; students, information 24-48 hours before your For the CT, you will be asked to lie flat on the interns, or residents (doctors) may be appointment. CT table which will rise up and move as you involved in your care. are passed through a large circular machine. Upon arrival: Our main objective is to provide high-quality • You may be asked to change into a You may be asked to hold your breath for a short time to lessen movement. diagnostic imaging in an environment focused gown and robe to allow easy access for on your comfort and safety. IV starts, if needed. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing with no metal may DURATION also be acceptable. For more information please visit our website The scan may take between 15 to 30 minutes at www.froedtert.com. • You will need to remove any metal to complete. including jewelry & piercings. • You will be asked to complete a CT screening questionnaire. ROUTINE CT SCAN Chest, Abdomen 1-800-DOCTORS (1-800-362-8677) and Pelvis froedtert.com

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