Things To Know Before Undergoing A CT scan

In this video, the workings of a CT scan is explained, from the patients perspective. How does a CT scan work? What preparations are required before a CT scan is done? What could be the side effects of a CT scan? What is the effects of ct scan? Why computed tomography or CAT scan is done? Does CT give radiation? What do radiologists and radiology technologists do while we undergo a cat scan? Video might be useful for medical students, clinicians and patients.

Time-codes-

0:00- Introduction.
0:20- What is a CT scan.
0:53- The CT machine
1:10- CT vs MRI
2:10- Video of Patient undergoing a CT
3:12- Preparations before CT scan.
4:04- duration of a CT scan
4:15- Radiation by CT scan.
4:28- Can you move inside the CT room
4:37- Can you bring a friend inside CT ?
4:59- How long for the CT reports?