Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
CT (computed tomography) has become so widespread over the last decade that it's now replacing x-ray as the technology of choice.
EvergreenHealth Monroe offers the full spectrum of CT imaging for fractures, renal stones, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, tumor staging and a host of other uses.
Our scanner provides layered, 3D images of the body, using:
- High resolution of images for more accurate diagnosis
- Thin image slices for increased detection of lesions
- Multiple slice imaging in a single rotation
- Increased image flexibility, making it possible to layer images for 3D imaging
Types of CT Scans
- Abdominal
- Orbit
- Arm
- Shoulder
- Thoracic
- Cranial
- Leg
- Sinus
- Heart
- Pelvic
- Knee
- Lumbar Spine
- Cervical Spine
- Lumbosacral Spine
How to Prepare for Your CT
Test: Abdomen - Renal Stone (without IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth for 4 hours prior to the exam, except for 16oz of water 1 hour prior to the exam.
Test: Abdomen (with IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Abdomen (without IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Abdomen (with and without contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Bone Biopsy (CT guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take their usual morning medications with small sips of water. Patient also needs Pt and PTT within last 2 weeks of exam.
Test: Calcium Scoring
Test: Cardiac
Prep: Patient will be called by one of our nurses to go over preparation regarding eating, drinking and medications. Nothing by mouth 4 hours before the exam, and no caffeine 12 hours before the exam.
Test: Carotid / Angio
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Cervical Spine (C-spine)
Test: Chest to Lung Bases (with contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Chest Angio
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Chest (with high resolution, without contrast)
Test: Cystogram
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam
Test: Extremities
Test: Facial Bones - Jaw (without contrast)
Test: Head (with contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Head (without contrast)
Prep: None
Children (birth to 4 months): Hold feeding until just prior to appointment time. Parent should bring something to soothe the child (i.e. blanket, etc.)
Test: Circle of Willis Angio
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: IAC or Temporal Bones (without contrast)
Test: Instatrak – Sinus
Test: ICP (CT)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam. Patients may take any necessary medications in the morning with small sips of water.
Test: Kidney Biopsy (CT guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: Lumbar Spine
Test: Lung Biopsy (CT guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: Neck – Soft Tissue (with IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to the exam; patient may take their medications.
Test: Needle Aspiration
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: Pancreas Biopsy (CT guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: Pelvic Biopsy (CT guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: Pelvimetry
Test: Pelvis (with IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to the exam; patient may take their medications.
Test: Pelvis (without IV contrast)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 4 hours prior to the exam
Test: Retroperitoneal Biopsy (CT-guided)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the exam
Test: RFA of the Lung (radio frequency ablation)
Prep: Nothing by mouth 8 hours prior to the procedure time; patient may take their medications.
Test: Sinuses
Test: Thoracic Spine (T-Spine)
