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  • Home
  • Services
    • CFPG Institute of Sleep Medicine
      • National Sleep Foundation Online Insomnia Resource Center
    • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
    • Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
    • Interventional Pulmonary and Complex Airway Program
    • Pulmonary Function Lab
    • CFPG Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center
    • Laboratory
    • Research/Clinical Trials
  • Patient Forms
    • Online Appointment Request Form
    • Telemedicine Appointments
    • Appointments By Phone
    • Prescription Refill Form
    • Medical Insurance
    • Patient Forms
    • Payments
    • Educational Links
  • Providers
    • Our Founder
    • About Us
    • Physicians
      • Dr. Daniel Haim, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Daniel T. Layish, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Francisco J. Calimano, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Francisco J. Remy, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Ahmed Masood, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Syed I. Mobin, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Eugene Go, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Steven Vu, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Mahmood Ali, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Ruel B. Garcia, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Kevin DeBoer, DO, F.C.C.P., F.A.C.O.I.
      • Dr. Roberto Santos, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Hadi Chohan, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Alvaro Martin, M.D.
    • Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants
      • Alexandra Quinonez – APRN
      • Amanda Poole – APRN
      • Catherine Grissom – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Duangdow Cumemanie – APRN
      • Frances Armstrong – DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Kira A. Croff – APRN
      • Latasha Anderson – APRN
      • Lauren Hunter – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Levi Marcellin – APRN
      • Loretta Bacchiocchi – APRN, MPH
      • Naomi Ringer – APRN
      • Nicole Bonilla Jimenez – APRN
      • Ria Unzalu – APRN
      • Ricardo L. Llewellyn – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Rosalin Hernandez – APRN, AGPCNP-BC
      • Rebecca Lopez – DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
      • Zhonghua Liu – APRN
  • News
    • Publications
  • Locations
    • Downtown Orlando Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • Altamonte Springs Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • East Orlando Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • Sand Lake Office
      Phone 407-841-1100
  • Contact
    • Ask The Nurse A Question
    • Online Appointment Request Form
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COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan

What is CT Scanning of the Body?

Computed tomography (CT) is a medical imaging method employing tomography. Digital geometry processing is used to generate a three-dimensional image of the inside of an object from a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation.

What are some common uses of the procedure?

A CT scan is one of the best and fastest tools for studying the chest, head and sinus, abdomen, and pelvis because it provides detailed, cross-sectional views of all types of tissue.

How should I prepare?

If instructed you may be asked to have no food or drink 4 hours prior to the test. You should inform your physician of any medications you are taking and if you have any allergies. If you have a known allergy to contrast material, or “dye,” your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your exam.

You may be given a gown to wear during the procedure. Metal objects including jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures and hairpins may affect the CT images and should be left at home or removed prior to your exam. You may also be asked to remove hearing aids and removable dental work.

Patients on Glucophage, Metformin, Avandamet, Glucovance, and Metaglip:

You have received intravenous contrast and have been instructed to discontinue your Glucophage (including Metformin, Avandamet, Glucovance, and Metaglip) for 48 hours. Please contact your physician’s office to inform them of this injection and to have a serum creatine blood test drawn.

Current recommendations are that Glucophage (including Metformin, Avandamet, Glucovance, and Metaglip) should not be re-started until after kidney function has been re-evaluated and found to be normal. If you have any questions, please call: 407-841-1100 and ask to speak with a technologist.

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