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Macquarie Medical Imaging
Macquarie University Hospital
Ground Floor, 3 Technology Place
Macquarie University NSW 2109
P: 02 9430 1100 F: 02 9430 1199
Email bookings@mqmi.com.au
www.mqmi.com.au
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parking & directions
Macquarie Medical Imaging is situated in Macquarie University
Hospital, conveniently near the Macquarie Park train station and
opposite Macquarie Shopping Centre. Just a 15 minute drive from
the Sydney CBD and 30 minutes from Sydney Airport, Macquarie
Medical Imaging is easily accessible via the M2 Hills Motorway
on ramp and proposed off-ramp, as well as being a 500m walk
from the North Ryde Bus interchange.
Preparation for Patients:
Preparation instructions are available by calling 02 9430 1100 or
at our website www.mqmi.com.au
Your Appointment Details:
Date:
Time:
Location:
pat i e n t i n f o r m at i o n
What is CT?
What will happen during my CT?
Computerised Tomography (CT) or CAT scanning is
a fast and painless diagnostic tool, which uses x-rays
to take multiple slice images of areas of the body.
It is often used for imaging of the brain, abdomen,
spine and extremities. Often patients are given oral
or intravenous contrast agents which increase the
detail and clarity of the images taken.
You will be asked to lie down on the CT table
and one of our radiographer staff will position
you to ensure the best quality pictures are possible.
You are always in our radiographer’s full view
and there is a microphone attached to the machine,
so you are always able to communicate with them
during the test. The scanner will rotate around your
body to collect data. This data is then reconstructed
into a cross sectional image using the computer.
The table will move to take image slices.
Sometimes you will be asked to hold your
breath for a few seconds.
Do I need an appointment?
Although the CT scanning itself will not take very
long, most CT appointments may require you to
attend for as long as 30-45 minutes. We ask if
you could please call us to make an appointment
or drop past and arrange a suitable time.
Who will do my CT?
A qualified and specially trained radiographer
will always be present during your procedure.
How do I prepare for my CT?
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nsure that you have a referral from your medical
doctors and bring it on the day with you.
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ake an appointment and attend on time.
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dvise our staff of any medical conditions
that are relevant at time of booking.
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eep taking your medicine unless
advised otherwise.
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onfirm any preparation required with
staff when making your appointment.
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ou will need to complete a safety
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form before any contrast is given.
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ou may need to drink an oral contrast
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or be given an intravenous injection.
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You will be asked to change into a gown.
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ou will be given breathing
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instructions as necessary.
ou will be asked to lay on the table
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which moves through the scanner.