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Sports bras recommended. |\n| During the Examination:\u003Cbr>• Most CT Scans are very quick with the examination completed in a few minutes.\u003Cbr>• You may be asked to remove personal accessories, such as eyeglasses, dentures, hair accessories, jewelry, etc, as those items can interfere with scan.\u003Cbr>• Once in the scan room, the CT technologist will position you on the table. |\n\nType of Exams:  \nCT Scan Preparation Without IV or Oral Contrast:  \n• No Prep needed for this exam  \nCT Scan Preparation With IV Contrast:  \n• Do not eat or drink anything 4 hours prior to the exam  \n• An IV Contrast agent will be injected into a vein. The contrast agent helps visualize tissues in the area being studied  \n• IV Contrast may briefly make you feel nauseous, warm, and/or experience a metallic taste in your mouth.  \n• If you begin to itch, feel short of breath, or are otherwise uncomfortable, let the technologist know immediately.  \nCT Scan Preparation With Oral Contrast:  \n• You must start drinking 1 and a ½ bottles of Oral Contrast 1hour prior to appointment. Remaining ½ bring with you for the scan.  \n• Do not eat or drink anything 4 hours prior to the exam.  \n• You may take necessary medications with sips of water.","cbCainE7lI0fvWrj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainE7lI0fvWrj","pdf",77445,"English","# Patient Preparation Guidelines\n## General Exam Instructions\n## Scan Types and Requirements\n### Without Contrast\n### With IV Contrast\n### With Oral Contrast","[{\"question\":\"What should I wear for my CT scan?\",\"answer\":\"Wear comfortable clothing without metal clips or zippers, and sports bras are recommended.\"},{\"question\":\"Do I need to fast before my CT scan?\",\"answer\":\"Fasting requirements depend on the exam type; specifically, for scans with IV or oral contrast, you must not eat or drink anything 4 hours prior to the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the procedure for a CT scan with oral contrast?\",\"answer\":\"You must drink one and a half bottles of oral contrast one hour before your appointment and bring the remaining half-bottle with you to the facility.\"}]","Hudson Valley Cancer Center - CT Scan Preparation Guide | PDF",1790532682]