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Radiology preps
Required preps for procedures
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Arteriogram | Clear liquids 24hr; NPO 8 hrs; may need laxatives if for abd |
Arthrogram | NPO 8 hrs |
Barium Enema (BE) | Laxatives day before; enemas morning of test |
Barium swallow | NPO 8 hrs |
Bone Scan | NPO 4 hrs; void before scan |
CT | NPO after midnight; no metal; check for claustrophobia |
IVU or IVP | Laxatives and enema; NPO 8 hrs |
MRI | May have flid restriction; remove all metal (cannot have metallic implants such as pacemaker, heart valves, aneurysm clips,artificial joint |
Myelogram | NPO 8 hrs |
Pelvic Ultrasound | Drink 32 oz water one hour prior to exam; must have full bladder |