These are adult preparations only. Please call our office for children's preparation.
General
X-Ray Procedures
Fluoroscopy
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
Mammography
CAT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
PET
Myelogram
Hysterosalipingogram
(HSG)
Arthrogram
DEXA
No exam preparation is required.
Upper GI Series / Small Bowel Study / Esophogram
Barium Enema
Please notify the technologist if you have any allergies!
Do not eat or drink anything from midnight the night before your exam date. If you have a history of allergies or asthma, please notify the technologist before your exam.
Newport Imaging Center offers both screening and diagnostic mammography services. Screening mammograms are for those patients 35 years of age or older who have no current symptoms and have never had any surgeries, breast implants etc.
Diagnostic Mammograms are performed on patients of any age who have had previous or current symptoms, breast surgeries or biopsies.
On the Day of the Procedure
Generally no preparation is necessary however some people are not able to undergo an MRI scan due to surgical implants including pacemaker, aneurysm clips or because of previous injury which has left metal fragments in the body.
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire on the day of your exam which will be reviewed by the technologist before your exam begins.
For IV or intravenous contrast exams, we ask you
not eat or drink 4 hours prior to your exam. Also, please tell us if you have
any known allergy to iodine, of if you are on medication containing the Metformin,
such as Glucaphage.
For Oral contrast exams, you will be requested to drink
a liquid designed to coat your stomach and intestinal area. After about 45 minutes,
your procedure is started.
Unless listed below, there is no preparation for your ultrasound procedure.
Abdominal Ultrasound
Pelvic/Obstetrical Ultrasound
Renal Ultrasound
We request you fast for 6 hours prior to your exam. If you are diabetic, please follow the special instructions given by our staff.
Limit your intake of food and drink 4 hours prior to your exam, by only having clear liquid drinks. The exam will be done in two parts: first in our x-ray room, then after a brief rest, a CT scan will be done. The entire process may take up to 5 hours, due to the need for an extended recovery period. You cannot drive home or return to work. We ask that you remain in bed with your head elevated for about 8 hours. We also advise you drink plenty of fluids.
The exam is done within the 9 to 13 day of your cycle to ensure you are not pregnant. There is no specific preparation, but you may want to bring a sanitary napkin for use after the exam.
There is no special preparation required for an arthrogram.
You must not have had any of the following 10 days PRIOR to your exam: contrast from an X-ray or CT exam, Barium, any PET or Nuclear Medicine procedure. Also, 3 days prior to your exam you must stop taking any medicines with calcium, this includes antacids such as TUMS, and Fosomax and Actonel. Check the ingredients on your medication or ask your doctor.