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CT Scan
A guide for patients and carers
Introduction
The Brain and Spine Foundation would like to thank the following for their invaluable contribution to the production of this leaflet: Ms Pamela Kimber HDCR; Dr Chandra Thakkar, Consultant Neuroradiologist, Royal London Hospital; and Jill Parish, CT Superintendent, Royal London Hospital.
This leaflet describes the scanning procedure known as CT and is part of a series of booklets and leaflets for patients and their families produced by the Brain and Spine Foundation.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is CT?
- Preparation for a CT scan
- What happens during the scan?
- How long will the scan take?
- Will I need an injection?
- Can anyone be with me during the scan?
- What happens after the scan?
- When will I receive the results of the scan?
- Children and CT scanning
- Staff in the radiology department
