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CT Scan
A guide for patients and carers
What is CT?
CT stands for Computerised Tomography, which is a term for describing the way the images are taken. A CT scan is a special x-ray that takes pictures of your head and spine and is produced with the help of
sophisticated x-ray detectors and a computer.
sophisticated x-ray detectors and a computer.
The pictures differ from regular x-rays as they show the head and spine in cross section and provide images of the internal organs.
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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
