Our Services
CT Scan Imaging
CT scan imaging creates detailed cross-sectional views of selected areas inside the body, helping doctors investigate injuries, symptoms, and medical conditions that may require more information than a standard X-ray can provide.
At New Padre Garcia Hospital, CT examinations may be requested during emergency assessment, outpatient consultation, hospital admission, surgical planning, or treatment follow-up.
Some CT procedures may require contrast material, fasting, laboratory results, or special preparation. The radiology team reviews the physician’s request and relevant patient information before the examination.
Patients should disclose possible pregnancy, kidney-related conditions, diabetes, allergies, previous contrast reactions, and current medicines when applicable.
Service Overview
CT Scan Imaging
CT imaging uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed images of selected body structures.
Depending on the physician’s request and the CT procedure, the service may include:
- Verification of the patient’s identity
- Review of the CT scan request
- Confirmation of the body area to be examined
- Review of relevant symptoms and medical history
- Pregnancy-status screening when applicable
- Review of previous CT scans or imaging results
- Confirmation of fasting requirements
- Review of current medicines
- Review of kidney-related medical information
- Review of known allergies
- Review of previous contrast reactions
- Explanation of the procedure
- Preparation for non-contrast CT imaging
- Preparation for contrast-enhanced imaging when ordered and available
- Placement of intravenous access when required
- Administration of approved contrast material when applicable
- Patient positioning on the CT table
- Capture of the requested images
- Monitoring during the examination
- Review of image quality
- Additional image sequences when ordered
- Post-procedure observation when appropriate
- Result-release guidance
- Coordination with the requesting physician
- Referral for additional care when medically required
The preparation, contrast requirements, and examination duration depend on the specific CT procedure and patient condition.
ADVANTAGES
Detailed Internal Images
CT scans provide cross-sectional views that may help doctors assess internal structures more clearly.
Emergency Assessment Support
CT imaging may support the evaluation of selected injuries, neurological concerns, abdominal symptoms, and other urgent medical conditions.
Surgical Planning Assistance
Detailed imaging may help doctors prepare for selected procedures or surgical treatment.
Evaluation of Complex Symptoms
CT may be requested when further imaging information is needed after consultation or another examination.
Contrast and Non-Contrast Options
The physician may request an examination with or without contrast material depending on the clinical need.
Hospital-Based Coordination
CT services may support emergency, outpatient, surgical, and inpatient care.
Treatment Monitoring
Repeat CT examinations may be ordered to assess changes in a condition or response to treatment.
Continued Medical Guidance
Findings may support specialist referral, hospital admission, additional testing, or follow-up care.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Contrast use depends on the body area, condition being assessed, and physician’s request.
Some CT procedures require fasting, particularly when contrast material may be used. Confirm the exact instructions before visiting.
Inform the team about previous contrast reactions, kidney-related conditions, diabetes, pregnancy, allergies, and current medicines.
The scan itself may be completed quickly, but registration, preparation, contrast administration, and observation can increase the total time.
Call New Padre Garcia Hospital at (043) 772-0437 and provide the complete CT procedure written on the physician’s request.
Appointment
NEED A CT SCAN?
Our Diagnostic Radiology Department provides physician-requested CT imaging to support emergency assessment, diagnosis, surgical planning, inpatient care, and treatment monitoring.