Barium
A metallic, alkaline, divalent earth element; atomic no. 56, atomic wt. 137.327. Salts are often used in diagnosis.

  
 

Contrast Material
Also referred to as contrast agent or contrast medium. Any internally administered substance that has a different opacity from soft tissue on radiography or computed tomography.

 
 

Computed Tomography (CT)
Sometimes referred to as CAT scan (computerized axial tomography).

Imaging anatomical information from a cross-sectional plane of the body, each image generated by a computer synthesis of x-ray transmission data obtained in many different directions in a given plane.

  
 

Radioisotope
An isotope that changes to a more stable state by emitting radiation.

  

 

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Patient Preparation for the Procedure

  • On the day of the exam you may eat normally. You should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 – 48 hours before your exam.
  • You should wear loose, comfortable clothing, avoiding garments that have zippers, belts or buttons made of metal.
  • You should bring a complete list of your current medications to your dexa scan appointment.
  • You may be asked to remove some or all of your clothes and to wear a gown during the exam. You may also be asked to remove jewelry, eye glasses and any
    Barium (Ba) - A metallic, alkaline, divalent earth element; atomic no. 56, atomic wt. 137.327. Salts are often used in diagnosis.
    metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images.
  • Inform your physician if you recently had a barium examination or have been injected with a
    Contrast Material
    Also referred to as contrast agent or contrast medium. Any internally administered substance that has a different opacity from soft tissue on radiography or computed tomography. Includes:
    · Barium or water, used to make parts of the gastrointestinal tract opaque.
    · Iodine in water, used for arthrography.
    · Water soluble iodine, used to make blood vessels opaque; to demonstrate the inner structures of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters and bladder); and to outline joints (the spaces between two bones).
    · Iodine mixed with water or oil may be used to evaluate the fallopian tubes and lining of the uterus.
    · Sterile saline (salt water) is used during hysterosonography.
    · May refer to air occurring naturally or introduced into the body.
    · Paramagnetic substances used in magnetic resonance imagin
    contrast material for a
    Computed Tomography - Sometimes referred to as CAT scan (computerized axial tomography). Imaging anatomical information from a cross-sectional plane of the body, each image generated by a computer synthesis of x-ray transmission data obtained in many different directions in a given plane.
    computed tomography (CT) scan or
    Radioisotope (rA-dE-O-I-sO-tOp) - An isotope that changes to a more stable state by emitting radiation.
    radioisotope scan. You may have to wait 10 to 14 days before undergoing a DEXA test.
  • Women should always inform their physician or x-ray
    Technologist One trained in and using the techniques of a profession, art, or science.
    technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.

(Reference:  BRRG Procedures and WWW.radiologyinfo.org)