when i go for a ct scan of my head. with i.v. contrast.. · 2019-06-17 · my iv start is almost...
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When I go for a CT Scan of my head. With I.V. Contrast..
(Computerized Tomography)
St. Alexius Medical Center
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I am going to St. Alexius Medical
Center to have an exam called a CT scan.
Sometimes it is called a CAT scan, but I
know there will be no cats at my exam.
This exam will take pictures of the
inside of my body.
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When I arrive at the hospital, I will go
to the reception desk to check in. I will
receive a bracelet with my name on it.
This helps people know who I am.
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I will wait in the waiting room until the
exam room is ready for me.
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The nurse will put a rubber band on my
hand or arm. This helps the nurse find
my veins. It will feel snug like a hug.
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Next the nurse will clean my skin with
soap. It will feel a little cold.
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The nurse will use a very small needle to
put the IV into my skin. The nurse will
tell me before she does it. I can take
some deep breaths, blow on a whistle, or
count to help me relax. 1...2...3...
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Next, the nurse will put clear tape over
my skin to keep the IV in place.
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After that, the nurse connects the tube
that looks like a straw. This does not
hurt. My IV start is almost done.
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This is what my IV will look like. My IV
start is all done.
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In the exam room, there is a bed and the
CT machine. The CT machine is a big
camera that looks like a giant doughnut.
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I will lay on the bed. It is my job to hold
very still. My mom or dad or another
support person might be there with me
too. Sometimes a Child Life Specialist
will bring toys or books for me to look at.
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I can also look at the pictures on the
wall. I continue to hold still.
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The CT Technician will go into the
control room to start the machine that
takes my pictures.
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Once all the pictures are taken, my CT
scan is all done.
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Some Friendly Faces I Might See...
Katie Child Life Specialist
Letty Child Life Specialist
Stephanie CT Technician
Kerry Child Life Specialist
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Created for St. Alexius Medical Center By: Bridget Nesbitt
Child Life Intern