preparations for procedures
CT EXAMS WWO CONTRAST:
If diabetic, you must stop taking meds 48-72 hours prior to appointment.
Patients 50 and up must have blood work within 90 days.
ESI INJECTIONS:
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No anti-inflammatories for 5 days!
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No blood thinners for 5 days before exam!
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No food 4-5 hours before exam
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Bring a ride. No driving after exam.
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If allergic to iodine, ask your referring doctor to give a 3 day prescription for prednisone and benadryl.
ultrasounds:
FASTING 8-10 HOURS
- ABDOMEN ULTRASOUNDS
- LIVER ULTRASOUNDS
- GALLBLADDER ULTRASOUNDS
FULL BLADDER (42 0Z)
- BLADDER ULTRASOUNDS
- PELVIS
- PROSTATE
hida scan:
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This exam takes 2 hours
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No eating/drinking after midnight (no water or meds)
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No smoking/tobacco after midnight
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No morphine at least 4 hours prior to exam
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If ordered, must do ultrasound first
NUCLEAR STRESS TEST:
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This exam takes 3 hours
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No eating/drinking after midnight (water is ok)
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No caffeine 24 hours before exam
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Bring snacks or a bagged lunch for you
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Don't take any medication, but bring it with you
bone scan:
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This exam takes 3 hours
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Patient may eat and drink whatever they want