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The document provides instructions for patients undergoing a CT scan, including changing into a gown, removing jewelry, risks of contrast media which may require pre-medication, eating restrictions if contrast is used, and discussing allergies to contrast with physicians.

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CLOTHING: Patient may be asked to change into a patient gown.

If so, a gown will be provided for the


patient. Patient will be ask to remove all piercings and leave all jewelry and valuables.

CONTRAST MEDIA: CT scans are most frequently done with and without a contrast media. The contrast
media improves the radiologist's ability to view the images of the inside of the body.

 Some patients should not have an iodine-based contrast media. If patients have problems with
their kidney function, it is important to inform the access center representative when scheduling
the appointment.
 Patient will be asked to sign a consent form that will detail the risks and side-effects associated
with contrast media injected through a small tube places in a vein called an intravenous (IV) line.
 The most common type of CT scan with contrast is the double contrast study that will require
patient to drink a contrast media before his/her exam begins in addition to the IV contrast. The
more contrast he/she is able to drink, the better the images are for the radiologist to visualize
your digestive tract.

ALLERGY: Inform the access center representative when scheduling CT scan if patient have had an allergic
reaction to any contrast media. IV contrast will not be administered if patient have had a severe or
anaphylactic reaction to any contrast media in the past. If patient had mild to moderate reactions in the
past, he/she will likely need to take medication prior to the CT scan. These plans will be discussed with
the patient in detail when scheduling the exam. Any known reactions to a contrast media should be
discussed with the patient’s personal physician.

EAT/DRINK: If the doctor ordered a CT scan without contrast, patient can eat, drink and take his/her
prescribed medications prior to the exam. If the doctor ordered a CT scan with contrast, do not eat
anything three hours prior to the scheduled CT scan. Patient is encouraged to drink clear liquids. Patient
may also take his/her prescribed medications prior to your exam.

References:

Johns Hopkins Medicine. Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen. Retrieved from:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/computed-tomography-ct-or-
cat-scan-of-the-
abdomen#:~:text=EAT%2FDRINK%3A%20If%20your%20doctor,encouraged%20to%20drink%20clear%20l
iquids.

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