How long before a CT scan do you drink the contrast?
Instructions for taking Oral Contrast (Barium Sulfate) Do not eat or drink anything three hours prior to your appointment time. Shake the contrast well before drinking. It does not need to be refrigerated, but tastes better when cold. Begin drinking the contrast one and a half hours before your scheduled exam time.
Can I drink water before a CT scan with contrast?
If you are receiving CT scan IV contrast, do not eat or drink 4 hours prior your exam. You may continue to drink water if you prefer. Continue to take all of your prescribed medications.
What Prep is needed before a CT scan?
Diet restrictions: You will need to watch what you eat and drink for the four hours before your CT scan. Consuming only clear liquids helps prevent nausea when you receive the contrast dye. You can generally have broth, tea or black coffee, strained fruit juices, plain gelatin and soft drinks, like ginger ale.
What happens if you eat before a CT scan with contrast?
Why am I not allowed to eat before the CT exam with contrast? If you have food on your stomach, and get an injection of contrast, you could become nauseated. Aside from your discomfort, there is the danger of throwing up while lying down, which could cause the vomit to enter your lungs.
How fast should I drink Readi-Cat 2?
Drink 1 full bottle of “Readi-CAT 2” slowly and completely 3 hours before appointment. Drink 2nd full bottle of “Readi-CAT 2” slowly and completely 1 hour before appointment.
Can you drive after a CT scan with contrast?
After Your Exam You may eat and drive as normal. If you received an injection of contrast dye, you should drink six to eight glasses of water to help flush it out of your system.
Can you drive home after a CT scan with contrast?
You shouldn’t experience any after-effects from a CT scan and can usually go home soon afterwards. You can eat and drink, go to work and drive as normal. If a contrast was used, you may be advised to wait in the hospital for up to an hour to make sure you don’t have a reaction to it.
Can I drink water after Readi Cat 2?
Absolutely no food or drink after drinking the Readi-Cat. We suggest chilling the Readi-Cat.