“Could you describe step-by-step what I should physically expect to happen during the actual imaging procedure?”

Before the scan, you will likely be asked to remove any metal object, such as jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, and hairpins, as these can interfere with the imaging process. You may also be asked to change into a hospital gown. Depending on the type of CT scan, you might need to avoid eating or drinking for a few hours before the procedure. Since you're having a CT scan with dye contrast, a healthcare professional will insert an intravenous IV line into a vein, usually in your arm or hand. This IV line is used to inject the contrast material, which helps to highlight specific tissues and blood vessels in the images. During the scan You will lie on a table that slides into the CT scanner. An IV line will be inserted, and contrast dye will be injected, potentially causing a warm flushing sensation, a metallic taste, or a feeling of needing to urinate. The scanner will rotate around you, taking images, and you may be asked to hold your breath, which is guided during the test. The entire process usually takes about 15-30 minutes.

They will start an IV, Inject the dye, most people get a warm sensation that makes them feel as if they have had an accident but that will subside. They will put you in a machine and get the pictures they need. When done you should be encouraged to drink water to help flush your system.

An IV will be started. You may be asked to drink some contrast material. You will be placed into the bore of a CT scanner. You should be comfortable. They will take on set of scans and then infuse the intravenous contrast You may fell a burning sensation and have a metallic taste in your mouth. They will then take other sets of images during infusion and after infusion. Good luck. Don't worry.