There are some precautions to consider before a CT Scan exam can be administered. Since the CT Scan uses X-rays, pregnant women should not have an abdominal or chest CT Scan done. During the exam the physician will need to use a special dye, so the patient should report any history of blood clotting or allergic reactions to iodine, shellfish (crab or shrimp) or strawberries to the physician before the exam.

When the patient arrives to have a CT Scan done they will be asked to remove eyeglasses, all jewelry and any clothing that might interfere with the scan. For specific areas of the body scanned the nurse or technician will perform different preparations before the exam. During the CT Scan the patient will be asked to lie down on a scanning table, which slides slowly into a short, open-ended tunnel. The patient will be asked to lie very still and to follow the instructi

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