How long does it take to get CT scan results?
By ‘results’, I am assuming you mean the ‘radiologist interpretation of the images’. Modern CT scanners have remarkable hardware that allows them to generate the images from the acquired detector data extremely fast and the images are available for viewing on the CT console within a minute or two. There may be multiple acquisitions and some reconstruction of the different views. There needs to be some quality control of the images by the technologist, and then the images are sent to a Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) where they can be interpreted by a radiologist. Typical would be 5–7 minutes after the completion of scan.As for radiologist interpretation, it depends, typically on urgency. An acute stroke protocol CT in an Acute Stroke Center might be interpreted within 5 minutes of being available including a phone or electronic notification of result to the ordering physician. A regular ED study at night, absent on-site radiologist, might be given a preliminary interpretation by the ED physician within 20–30 minutes of completion while it is sent to a teleradiology company for a radiologist interpretation (preliminary or final) within 45 - 60 minutes or so. In an ED with radiology residents on on-site radiologists, final interpretations might be within 30–60 minutes. Inpatient CT studies might be interpreted within 2–4 hours. Routine outpatient CT studies might be interpreted on average in 12 - 18 hours with many sites shooting for no longer than 24 hours, though there is still significant variance in this. Of course, marking any study ASAP or STAT bumps up its priority with concomitant reduction in turn around time.Once the study is interpreted, there may be some delay before you, the patient sees it. Many institutions delay the release of lab and imaging results for 2–4 days to allow the ordering healthcare provider time to review the results before the patient sees the results. The provider can (and often will) release the results earlier upon review.
Can I take a CT scan with a cast on?
I have a cast on my left thumb right now and have a CT scan on Friday. Monday I have a surgery on my thumb. When I get my CT scan will they have to remove the cast and then put another one on for 2 days and then take it off again before my surgery?
Can a CT scan tell i maturbate?
You should probably talk to your doctor about those red things that appear in your eyes because that is not normal. Also, you should not be embarassed to tell the doctor the truth. Even if it seems embarassing your doctor can only truly help you if you are being honest. When it comes to masturbation, it is extremely common and most post pubescent people either do or have masturbated. Even if you didn't do it, your doctor would likely assume that you do. To answer your original question, no. CT scans are used to help the doctors get a complete X-ray of a body part. Several images are captured which can provide the doctor with a 3D image of the body part and everything that is in it.
Should I get an mri or ct scan?
CT Scan does not show you tendons and ligaments very well at all; at least not yet. MRI is the best choice for that. Tendons and ligaments around the shoulder and knee are best seen by the physics used in MRI. This is due to the density of the tissues that compose the tendons and ligaments. Spinal cord is best seen by MRI for the same reason. The density of the spinal cord and the composition of it is such that MRI physics can show it to us much better than CT. There are also reasons why CT is the exam of choice over MRI. It is the preferred modality for cancer, pneumonia, and abnormal chest x-rays. Bleeding in the brain, especially from injury, is better seen on CT than MRI. But a tumor in the brain is better seen on MRI. If you've been in an accident, organs can get torn or damaged. CT shows organ tear and organ injury quickly and efficiently. Broken bones and vertebral bodies of the spine are better seen on CT but injury to the spinal cord itself is displayed on MRI far better than CT. CT is far superior at visualizing the lungs and organs in the chest cavity between the lungs. MRI is not a good tool for visualizing the chest or lungs at all. MRI vs CT scan depends on what needs to be visualized and the reason you need the test. Radiologists are the doctors that specialize in reading images of the body and therefore know which test is best for showing anatomy according to the reason for the exam. Very experienced CT and MRI technologists will also know from working with Radiologists. So the choice is really up to your doctor when you go in. They'll probably start with a CT. Good luck!
Why do you need a CAT scan if you have blurriness in your eyes?
This is a list I found of causes of blurry vision. I have put a ** next to the ones that might be found on CT or MRI scans of the brain. "The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blurred vision. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Refractive eye conditions Myopia Near-sightedness Presbyopia Far-sightedness Uncorrected vision disorder Wrong eyeglasses Eye irritation (see Eye symptoms) Dry eyes - may cause blurred vision; see the many causes of dry eyes Eye conditions Cataracts Glaucoma Narrow angle glaucoma Acute glaucoma Macular degeneration Senile macular degeneration Diabetic lens osmosis Iritis Diabetes - due to diabetic lens osmosis or diabetic retinopathy in diabetes and diabetes-related conditions: Undiagnosed diabetes Poorly controlled diabetes DKA HHNS Pregnancy Migraine - causing visual effects prior to onset of the migraine. Anemia - see also types of anemia Certain kidney conditions Certain nerve conditions **Certain brain conditions **Stroke **Transient ischemic attack **Temporal arteritis Some possible causes of intermittent blurred vision or episodes of blurred vision including: Diabetic lens osmosis - blurred vision due to diabetes, DKA, HHNS, etc. Glaucoma Acute angle glaucoma - usually unilateral episodic blurring. **Multiple sclerosis **Transient ischemic attacks - i.e. multiple TIAs each causing blurring of vision. Blood circulation disorders Carotid insufficiency Amaurosis fugax Carotid embolism Atherosclerotic emboli Vertebrobasilar insufficiency - causing episodic blurring or double vision. Visual hallucinations (see Vision distortion) Amphetamine intoxication - in high doses. Certain drugs Digitalis toxicity See also causes of double vision or other vision symptoms Nephroangiosclerosis Head injury Concussion Refractive error Accidental poisoning - e.g. accidental ingestion of antidepressant medications Certain medications" http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/blurre...
Does it hurt when you get a cat scan and have a tattoo?
There have been rumors out there regarding certain lead containing inks heating up during a MRI scan. But, this is with MRI and not CT scanning. A CT scan uses radiation, just like x-rays. Can you imagine how many people would not be able to have x-ray exams if their tattoos excluded them? There have been VERY few reports of the ink in tattoos heating up during their MRI scans. There were rare cases of older tattoos having a higher concentration of metallic ink. But, I do MRIs on patients daily, and I have never had a patient complain of heat in the area of their tattoos. I also have 5 tattoos, and never had a problem being around MRI (or CT for that matter).