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MRI
CT Scan
Mammography
Breast MRI
Fluoroscopy
Ultrasound
General Radiology, X-Rays
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CT scans are used primarily to evaluate the internal organs of the body. But it is also very helpful in evaluating broken bones, or looking at the brain and major blood vessels of the brain and body.
The PMI multi-slice CT (CAT) scanner allows scanning of multiple slices through the body simultaneously, which greatly increases the speed of the examination for the patient. This technology allows scanning of multiple slices through the body simultaneously, which greatly increases the speed of the examination for the patient. The advanced technology also allows imaging of blood vessels and bones in ways not previously possible without more invasive methods or surgery. In many cases, patients are spared having a more invasive procedure, or can have fewer such procedures, based on the findings from a multi-slice CT examination. Also, the more accurate data gained about normal anatomy and disease processes within the body can give the pahtient's physician the information needed for the best and most efficient treatment.
Pre-Exam Instructions
Abdomen/Pelvis:
- DO NOT eat or drink anything for 4 hours before your examination, with the exception of the contrast.
- Please alert the staff if you have ever had I.V. contrast reactions.
- You will be given 2 bottles of contrast material to drink. Drink one bottle of contrast material around bedtime
- (9:30 to 10:30 p.m.) the night before your examination.
- Drink 1/2 of the second bottle of contrast 1 hours before your scheduled examination.
- Bring the other 1/2 bottle of contrast with you to your examination.
- You may take normal medications the morning of the exam with minimal water.
- You can expect a pre-scan review of your medical history, previous testing and insurance information.
If you would like to complete the forms in advance of your visit you may download the PDF versions from the links below, print them on your home printer and complete them prior to your visit. Time: Allow 30 minutes
Head, Chest or Extremities:
- Please alert the staff if you have ever had I.V. contrast reactions
- Moderate amounts of fluid are acceptable.
- You may take normal medications the morning of the exam with minimal water.
- You can expect a pre-scan review of your medical history, previous testing and insurance information.
If you would like to complete the forms in advance of your visit you may download the PDF versions from the links below, print them on your home printer and complete them prior to your visit. Time: Allow 30 to 60 minutes
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