What to do after CT

Precautions after CT

1, in general, has done chest X-ray, CT, molybdenum target (a kind of breast examination) and other X-ray type of examination, it is best to three months or six months before getting pregnant. Don't get pregnant within six months of receiving radiation therapy, or it will easily lead to fetal malformation or spontaneous abortion, especially in the three months after the end of radiation therapy, the risk of fetal malformation is greater.

2. After the examination, please wait for the doctor's notification and leave after the doctor confirms that the images are satisfactory. Some subjects may require delayed imaging or CT-enhanced imaging, so be patient.

3. Drink as much water as possible after all of them to speed up the excretion of drugs.

Extended information:

Preceding a CT

1, the day before the examination you need to contact the imaging department to understand the precautions, make an appointment for the examination time and so on.

2, 6 hours before the examination, prohibit food, alcohol and beverages, prohibit glucose infusion, avoid strenuous or prolonged exercise.

3, diabetic patients, pregnant or breastfeeding female examinees, should be explained to the medical staff when making an appointment.

4. Due to the special nature of radiopharmaceuticals, it is generally inappropriate to change the date of the scheduled examination. If there are special circumstances that prevent you from coming on time, you need to call 24 hours in advance to reschedule your appointment.

5. On the day of the examination, bring all information, including medical records, CT, MRI, pathology and treatment to the CT center.

6. When the examinee comes to the center, he/she will be received by the nurse at the front desk and register the information. After measuring their weight and blood sugar, they go to the injection room for intravenous injection of imaging agents. After the injection, you need to lie quietly in bed for 1 hour and wait for the examination. During that time, do not talk, exercise, make phone calls, watch TV, etc.

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