CT scan Head Without Contrast

Computed tomography (CT scan or CAT scan) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging

technique that produces horizontal, or axial, pictures (commonly referred to as slices) of the
body using a combination of X-rays and computer technology. A CT scan provides
comprehensive pictures of any area of the body, such as the bones, muscles, fat, organs,
and blood arteries. CT scans provide more information than conventional X-rays. A CT scan
of the brain may be performed with or without contrast, although it is seldom necessary. In
general, it is preferable to leave the choice of contrast or no contrast to the imaging
physician's judgement.

                                         

CT scans may be performed with or without the use of "contrast." Contrast is a substance
that is either orally or injected into an intravenous (IV) line to make the organ or tissue under
investigation more visible. Contrast exams may need a fasting interval before the operation.
This will be communicated to you by your doctor before the operation.
                                        

Non-contrast CT Indications

Contrast is not utilised in individuals who have had head, extremities, or spine injuries. It is
also not used in individuals suspected of having an acute stroke. Finally, there is no need for
CT contrast when imaging the belly and pelvis to look for renal stones.
                                        

The following is a list of the indications for non-contrast CT:

 Brain – Trauma, headache, haemorrhage, shunt check, change in mental state

 Sinuses - Symptoms include pain, congestion, and sinusitis.
 Trauma, fracture, foreign body – Orbits
 Trauma and discomfort in the facial bones
 Nodule, cough, and discomfort in the chest
 Hematuria with discomfort in the abdomen and pelvis, renal stone
 Pain, trauma, and fractures of the spine
 Fracture, fusion, and malunion of the extremities
 Trauma, fracture, and discomfort in the pelvis
   

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