What is a Chest CT Scan?
McEvoy’s Lab is in the process of completing…. CT Scans. Why is this important and what is it telling us?
Computed tomography (CT) is an imaging test that provides more detail than an X-ray. CT scans, sometimes called CAT scans, use special X-ray machines to take multiple cross-sectional images from different angles. The machine puts together these images to create more comprehensive pictures of the:
Internal organs
Bones
Tissue
Blood vessels
CT scans show soft tissue and other details not visible on regular X-rays. Doctors can also use CT scans to create 3D images of your child’s lungs, blood vessels, and airway.
Benefits of a Chest CT Scan
Noninvasive method that provides valuable information on what’s going on inside your child’s body.
Detailed view on the internal organs, sofit tissue and blood vessels which is advantageous over other types of imaging
Can be performed without any anesthesia and takes only a few minutes to complete.
Potential Risks of a CT Scan
Exposure to a very small portion of radiation about the same as if you lived in Colorado or took a flight