Computed Tomography (CT)

If a contrast agent is administered and you are known to have allegries, you will need to  tell staff when you book your exam as they will need to prepare you for the exam. You must refrain from eating for at least 12 hours prior to the exam and can intake liquids, unless otheriwise indicated. 

Several examinations use x -rays that produce radiation called "ionizing" radiation, that can induce damage to biological tissues. CT uses a small amount of radiation to obtain diagnostic images . In some cases, the amount is even lower than the amount of radiation normally received from sunlight. The risk of tissue damage resulting from this exposure is therefore also extremely low and the risk associated with not performing the examination is generally greater than the risk of dmaging ioniziang radiation. In order to minimize this risk as much as possible, for each examination with radiation we check whether it is really necessary (principle of justification) and, if so, we use the lowest possible radiation dose that allows us to obtain the best result (principle of optimization). The maximum optimization of our equipment is ensured by the constant control of a Specialist in Medical Physics that guarantees the maintenance of maximum efficiency. Women of childbearing age must exclude pregnancies in progress. In case of pregnancy, even if only suspected, it is essential to notify the physician, who will assess the advisability of the examination and, if the assessment of the risk-benefit ratio proposes its execution, will need to require an additional appropriate consent and notify the staff for the necessary precautions.