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Brain scans and spine scans
A fact sheet on CT scan and MRI scan for patients and carers
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Will I need injections for a CT scan or MRI scan?
For both CT scans and MRI scans, you might need an injection or injections as part of the procedure. This will be discussed with you before your scan. A dye is injected into the back of your hand or into the crook of your elbow and flows around your bloodstream to highlight the blood vessels in your brain or spine. This helps to produce more detailed pictures. It might mean that the procedure takes longer than usual.
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Contents
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Will I need injections for a CT scan or MRI scan?
- What happens after a CT scan or MRI scan?
- Radiology Department Staff
- Other types of brain and spine scan
- Your feedback on Brain and spine scans
