CT or CAT Scan – Computed Resection in Illinois

A radiologist oversees the CT scan. The radiologist might be aided by a radiology technician and maybe a radiology nurse. You may be asked to not eat or drink for a set number of hours prior to your CAT scan with our Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Bloomington, IL, team. A contrast agent sometimes referred to as “dye,” might be given to highlight blood vessels or strengthen organ depictions. If a contrast substance is used, it will be injected into a vein, typically in your arm. Some or all of the contrast agent could be injected via a syringe, or all of it could run steadily into your vascular system from an intravenous (IV) bag. A record of contrast (such as iodine) allergy should be described to our staff prior to the CT scan. You will be asked to lie on a table that runs into a hollow ring in the middle of the CT scanning machine. X-rays run through the section of concern in your body and are detected by an array of mechanical sensors. You will be provided with respiration instructions, and then the table will run steadily through the CT scanner. The entire scan could be finished within minutes. You should experience absolutely no pain. Details from these sensors are then digitally-processed and presented as a picture on a video screen. Film copies of these images might be created for later examination.