QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
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.
A virtual colonoscopy (VC), also called a computerized tomography (CT) colonography or CTC, is a test used to check the inside lining of the colon for growths called polyps. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a CT VC, including instructions to make sure your bowel is properly cleaned for the test, and what will happen during the test.
A lung screening chest CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your scan, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after your appointment.
Les tomodensitogrammes sont des images prises par un ordinateur et un appareil à rayons X. Ces images aideront votre médecin à vous recommander le meilleur traitement. Les sujets abordés dans la présente publication sont les suivants : la préparation au tomodensitogramme, la procédure, l’allaitement après le tomodensitogramme, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This information is for people who have been booked for a CT scan or have already had a chest CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your chest CT results.