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Results 1 - 10 of 23 for CT scan
  1. Computed Tomography (CT) -- Head Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... page What are the limitations of a head CT scan? A person who is very large may not ...
  2. Pediatric CT Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... of page How should we prepare for the CT scan? Your child should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing ... technologist, the specialist who will be performing the CT scan. Your child may be asked not to eat ...
  3. CAT Scan (CT) - Chest Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... pictures of the inside of the body. A CT scan generates images that can be reformatted in multiple ... amount of radiation needed to perform a chest CT scan. These techniques include adjusting the radiation dose based ...
  4. Abdominal and Pelvic CT (Computed Tomography) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... pictures of the inside of the body. A CT scan generates images that can be reformatted in multiple ... kidney disease, or high blood pressure and your CT scan is ordered with intravenous (IV) contrast, you may ...
  5. Computed Tomography (CT) -- Sinuses Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... pictures of the inside of the body. A CT scan generates images that can be reformatted in multiple ... true for soft tissues and blood vessels. A CT scan of the face produces images that also show ...
  6. CT Angiography (CTA) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... x-ray while air is relatively black. For CT scans, multiple x-ray beam sources and sets of ... body. The computer processes a large volume of CT scan data to create two or three-dimensional images ...
  7. Bone X-Ray (Radiography) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... to assess trauma patients in emergency departments. A CT scan can image complicated fractures, subtle fractures or dislocations. ... hip fracture may be clearly seen on a CT scan, while it may be barely seen, if at ...
  8. Thyroid Scan and Uptake Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... any tests, such as an x-ray or CT scan, surgeries or treatments using iodinated contrast material within ... may not be as high as that of CT or MRI. However, nuclear medicine scans are more sensitive for a variety of indications. ...
  9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... used in x-ray exams or computed tomography (CT) scans, a gadolinium contrast agent does not contain iodine ...
  10. ... More Lung Procedures, Tests, & Treatments Lung Function Tests CT Scan Oxygen Therapy Pulmonary Rehabilitation View More Saved By ...
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