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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patient Preparation
2021-03-10
What is an MRI exam?
Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body.
Is MRI safe?
The magnetic field and radio waves...
General Radiography Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Barium Enema
Two days before your appointment:
Purchase the following from your pharmacy:
1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution;
3 Bisacodyl tablets; and
1 suppository.
Do not eat anything after 6:00 pm.
On the day before the examination:
Breakfast...
Ultrasound Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Abdomen Ultrasound
Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment.
Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time.
*Note: Patients are asked to please not use...
Nuclear Medicine Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Bone Scan
The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical.
You will then be instructed by the technologist to return 2 to 4 hours after the injection for your bone scan.
HIDA Scan
Do not...