How to prepare for a CT scan
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2010
- Thousands of CT scans are done at Sunnybrook every year. Here's the information you need before having yours.
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Thank God I didn't run in to this video and it's comments b/4 I had my CT scan yesterday. There was nothing to it and I'm 78, it was a breeze, quit scaring people for no reason.
I have one tomorrow. Ugh
Chest ct.scan po ba pwd mg lagay anistisya pra lng mka higa maayos
Plz tell me in CT scan machine is fully closed aur half open
@@Miss_Aafat ..you have to wear a gown with underneith only underware. I also closed my eyes the entire time b/c I get closdefovia sp
What about the radiation exposure from the CT machine?
Just had a scan today of my chest, nothing to worry about its very quick, held my breath for maybe 10 seconds thats all and I have emphasema.
Radiation and a foul-tasting contrast of iodine. Sounds like a great procedure.
Have a CT scan on Wednesday. They want to see how bad my Diverticulitis is. Im in France and they do a blood test for Creatinine (something in your kidneys to show how well they are doing) a few days before. Similarly with any surgery type procedures you see the Anesthetist a few days before also so they can evaluate your body ratio...well that's here in the countryside anyway.
Thanks for the tips. I've had one of these before but it's been awhile. I feel better knowing it takes less time to have it done. I just dread the barium and IV. I'm not to good with needles.
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@Jessie Wolfiesking how are you now?
Nice and clear explanation 👍🏽
Very well explained
How many times does the scanner pass over the body whilst it’s switched on?
I have a question regarding when a CT scan is performed. Is it necessary for the gantry to rotate around the body to get the images required. or can your body be scanned by just having the body be moved back and forth into the machine while holding your breath .Also is there a light that comes on.
Should I shampoo my hair before the CT scan and ,if so, can I use conditioners.
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
I've had enough CT scans I'm surprised I'm not radioactive and glowing!
Molly Reed,
I had my final CT scan a couple of weeks ago to check that my kidney cancer hasn't returned since I had surgery in early 2014. I will never forget the warm feeling of the contrast going through my body for a long time :-)
Hi
Dandelion root and key lime juice and reeded grapes kill cancer and radiation
@@JM-kz5if Yeah sure they do genius.
@@asd36f did u have a injection before u went in I'm having one tomorrow and some kid said that to me and I hate injections
I saw the CT scan in my hospital, and the tunnel was MUCH longer and narrower than what is pictured above. I KNEW that I would not be comfortable in there without a sedative. When I told my doctor about it, she prescribed a mild sedative to take 1/2 hour before the test. This way, you're completely "with it" throughout the preparation and instruction time. By the time the test actually begins, the sedative will start, and you will be loopy JUST enough to make you comfortable, but you will still be there enough to hear the radiologist's instructions/comments. When the machine took me inside the scanner, I was met with a fan blowing right IN MY FACE! I kept trying to move because I cannot STAND having a fan in my face! The radiologist kept repeating "PLEASE hold still", but I was having a HARD time because of that fan. FINALLY, I gritted my teeth, SQUEEZED my eyes closed and waited for this part to be OVER WITH. FINALLY, the radiologist got the 1st set of pictures he wanted. Then he pressed the dial that brought me out of the scanner to start part 2, the Contrast Dye. I asked, "Could you PLEASE shut off that fan?" He said, "I could just turn it down." He saw the disappointed look on my face. Then he said, O.k. I'll shut it off." By this time I was COLD from the fan blowing on me. I asked for a blanket and was given one. #1.} The sedative was working on me ~ #2.} I had a blanket ~ #3.} The fan was off. ~ I WAS OUT! Too bad they didn't do this in the beginning!
Thanks for the info I have been waiting 2 months and I finally go 6am tomorrow. I didnt remember if I had to fast or not, so this video was very helpful! And I'm going for my lungs not kidneys😉
not sure if you will see this or not, but how did it go? i am having one on my lungs on friday.
I just had a CT scan done today . They made me drink the dye and put in IV. I had to fast 4 hours prior to the test. I was scared to go in the donut thing. But, it wasn’t bad. It was very quick.
this is way more merciful than an MRI
Today I wasn't scared but the same
I hope all is well for you and thanks for sharing.
@@eli55121 yes it
I'm scared of the IV thing :(
Tnx
I’m having one tomorrow! Hopefully I’m good. I remember my brother had one a few years ago and my great uncle died from a brain tumor
Your great uncle died of a brain tumor because your brother had a CT scan? That's horrible! How could that be? Sad.
Was there any findings ?
@@MS-nq7uy wtf🤣🤣🤣
Ct scan pyelogm karwanay main pain hoti hai?
I will have CT scan later 1pm. I'm afraid about the IV and contrast. I don't know how painful that is 🙄
everyone who’s scared I literally had my CT and it isn’t even bad it took like 1 minute
I just had one today because like a month ago I went to the dentist and they did that panaramic X-ray and the thing kept hitting my shoulders so I they saw one my side was dark so I just went in today to have this done it was easy ashit I’m just an overthink and afraid I have cancer and I’m gonna die when my teeth r fine can someone just talk to me and help im such an overthink
The mri was affecting my teeth. So they decided to go with a CT the only issue is that I’m scared about having to be shot in the back. Then I have to wait 4 hours for the dye to move around my back. I’m terrified.
How was the mri affecting your teeth? 😳
If I am not using contrast, do I still need to fast?
I am scheduled to have a head CT around end of this month and wasn't told to prepare anything
Hi Michelle. Best to check in with your doctor or health-care provider regarding proper preparation steps for your CT scan. We're wishing you well!
I had a ct scan today 16/07/19 it was a terrible expiration. The first scan was fine but when i was going thru the second time they injected the contrast dye via iv i felt the warm sensation going thru my body into my stomach this made me really uncomfortable I immediately vomited they continued with the scan without any contrast. Whats in them contrast maybe i was allergic to it anybody knows ?
what are risk factor in the procedure or chances of damaging the kidney?
I nelieve you can get the exam without contrast. It aides in providing a netter image. And yes it cam harm your kidney which is why you'll need to drink lots of water and you will be instructed to stay away from children below 3 years die to the toxic agent in the contrast.
Significant if they use a higher dose
I’m having one in 2 days due to a tension headache that just will not go away...
I'm going tomorrow for the same thing
Is a 70 year old can undergo ct scan? Hope for your help guys.
Yes he can go in the scanner.
Hi guys
The consistent IV I super pain full in my experience. It's like somebody forcing alot of of thick liquid through your veins.
It wasn't that bad really
Hey
I’ve had maybe 4 head cut scans done in last 4 years. Is that ok?
nah chief
BunnySnipes actually I’ve had 2 in my lifetime I was wrong.
Nope you got 4 to 6 msv wich is not that much radiation
You can have 10 and be okay even 20
"during tests you may get a metallic taste in your mouth" *Chernobyl intensifies*
I'm always scared to have a ct scan...
Magkano po ct scan
Is it painful the injection?
It's an IV so if you've had an IV placed before, you knows how it feels already.
The needle? Not at all, just a tiny sting. The contrast gave a bit of a warm feeling everywhere and I had a slight saline taste in my throat. Wasn't a big deal at all.
@@RadioactiveSince1990x it was painful?
@@fasihagalaxy6714 Nope
On April 19 I have to go and do a city scan and I’m very scared 😭😭😭
Omg ! How did it go ? Mine is next week and so scared 😟 😩
@@bridgetjones5695 it was ok 👍
@@bridgetjones5695 how was yours ?
@@krishnalesley6376 I ended up getting endoscopy done and all went good 🙏🏻🧿
@@bridgetjones5695 okay 👋
I have a CT scan tomorrow and I'm super scared of the IV inserting stuff :( It must hurt so bad
Pain full hota hai ct scan?
Ct scan pyelogm karwanay say Pain full hota hai.?
They use a tiny needle and lidocaine most places now before they put in the IV. Much less painful.
I had the ct scam and it was Quick and very easy not harmful at all it was not scary to me I had to drink a liquid and they gave me the IV and Had a wonderful nurse
Good grief, I watched this to remind me how long you hold your breath for when they are scanning you, not a single mention of it! when you go through the scan machine they not only ask you to hold your breath for 12-15 seconds to get a good image without you huffing away but the instructions are usually on the machine and you can see them and hear them when you are lying down Its automatic you see...sort of important if you trying to get over maybe a chest infection and/or have asthma...........................................:/
Hold your breath for 30 seconds? I have had at least 20 CT scans in my life and never have had to hold my breath anywhere near that long. Maybe it depends on the part of the body that is imaged.
reply to myself. yes Monsieur Sturgeon is right, it's more like 12 seconds really. my other half had one done a about 3 weeks ago and he has asthma and was panicking a bit but he reminded me.Ive edited my post.
@@bodombeastmode how do you feel now?
Its good to pregnant woman?
Yes its just a magntic field 👍
@@hankshraderovic No, the magnetic field is the MRI scan. CT scans use X-rays, which can be harmful for pregnant women. If pregnant it is best to inform the doctors before the CT scan
Me send u city scan report to check him plzzzz . Me problem veritgo plzzz help me
What are the side effects ?
Warm feeling through your body and a metallic taste in your mouth. It only last a minute
Cramping, vomiting, radiation overexposure, cell death, dna damage, that sort of thing. Hundreds of xrays in just one chest ct alone
Hundreds of xrays of toxic radiation in one scan alone. Microwaving one person at a time. How about warn people about the radiation risks and exsposure?
I just don’t like the confining spaces
Freaks me out completely
There are open CT machines. Check around.
I fainted lol when they put needle me hand
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This is not the first thing I wanted to read while watching thanks.
Ctkub
If you have this scan done, and have the contrast injected into you, you will vomit violently and uncontrollably and you will end up back in hospital.. prey you never need to go through this scan ever
This is not really good idea for health my natural path said no to CT. It’S not really safe specially if you have thyroid issues .
Imma go with trained medical people thanks 👍
Avoid if possible.
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