Archive: Imaging Services

Abdominal CT Scan – Preparation

Patient’s Name:________________________________ Hospital Number:_______________________________ Date of Scan:__________________________________ Time of Scan:__________________________________ Start drinking 1 Litre of plain cold water at _________________ on ________________ and continue to drink slowly until your...

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Anomaly Scan Information

Q. How is Ultrasound used? A. Ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to produce an image. Q. How safe is Ultrasound? A. Diagnostic Ultrasound has been...

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Fibroid Embolisation

This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as fibroid embolisation, explains what is involved and what the possible risks are. It is not meant to be a substitute...

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Liver biopsy

This information sheet will explain the examination you are going to have. It is also very important that you follow the instructions from your hospital Consultant. What is the...

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Biopsy

This information sheet will explain the examination you are going to have. It is also very important that you follow the instructions from your hospital Consultant. What is the...

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CT Pneumocolon Aftercare Information

Patient Details: Name: Hospital No: Date of Birth: Referrer: Your CT examination is now complete You may now eat and drink as normal. Please make sure that you have...

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Gastrostomy Insertion

This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as percutaneous gastrostomy. It explains what is involved and what the possible risks are. It is not meant to replace informed...

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Picolax – Dietary instructions for patients requiring a small bowel enema taking Picolax®

Picolax is a medicine to clear out your bowel before your x-ray. It will make you have frequent bowel movements starting within 3 hours of the first dose. You...

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