CT Scan | Nova Scotia Health

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Scan or Test

CT Scan

Attachment

Last Update

January 1, 2020

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WN85-0067

Language

English

Creator

CT Service Advisory Provincial Committee

CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1104 Tomodensitogramme

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