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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 |